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49ers Steady Defense Without Fred Warner as Tatum Bethune Leads Win Over Falcons

San Francisco leaned on Tatum Bethune to keep defensive standards after Fred Warner’s ankle surgery.

Overview

  • San Francisco beat Atlanta 20-10 at Levi’s Stadium to move to 5-2 despite multiple key injuries.
  • In his first start at MIKE, rookie Tatum Bethune led the 49ers with 10 tackles and handled the defensive signal-calling.
  • The 49ers held the NFL’s top rushing offense to 62 yards on 20 carries with Bethune directing the front.
  • Fred Warner, out for the regular season following a dislocated and fractured right ankle, attended on a scooter and greeted teammates.
  • Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh said Warner may try for a January playoff return, and the team worked out multiple linebackers for depth during the week.