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Michael Penix Jr. leads Falcons over 49ers with 3 touchdown passes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 8:25 PM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Michael Penix Jr. leads Falcons over 49ers with 3 touchdown passes

Summary

Michael Penix Jr. threw three touchdown passes, helping the Atlanta Falcons secure a 29-20 victory against the San Francisco 49ers on October 25, 2026. The 49ers, previously undefeated at 6-0, committed four turnovers, which were pivotal in determining the outcome. Penix completed 25 of 34 passes for 213 yards, with scoring connections to tight ends Kyle Pitts and Nick Muse, as well as wide receiver Drake London. This win marks Atlanta's first at home this season, improving their record to 3-4. The Falcons will now prepare to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 1.

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By the Numbers

•Falcons scored 13 points off four 49ers turnovers.
•Drake London caught his first touchdown of the season.
•Christian McCaffrey played but was limited by a thigh injury.
•Atlanta improves to 3-4; San Francisco falls to 6-1.
•Falcons next play at Tampa Bay on November 1.

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8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Penix Jr. throws 3 TDs in upset win over San Francisco 49ers
8:22 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Penix Jr. throws 3 TD passes, Falcons force 4 turnovers to give 49ers first loss, 29-20

What they're saying

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ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. threw three touchdown passes, Atlanta scored 13 points off four turnovers and the Falcons handed the San Francisco 49ers their first loss, 29-20 on Sunday.
— Yahoo Sportsby CHARLES ODUM