Overview
- Atlanta fell to 3-3 after a prime-time defeat at Levi’s Stadium, managing just 10 points against a short-handed San Francisco team.
- Michael Penix Jr. said he hurt his ankle late, was seen in the medical tent, finished the game, and Raheem Morris said he will be evaluated.
- Per NFL Next Gen Stats, Penix completed 0 of 9 throws under pressure and was pressured on 26.2% of 42 dropbacks; he went 21 of 38 for 241 yards with one touchdown and two sacks.
- Production issues stretched beyond quarterback play with only two scores on nine drives, 62 rushing yards, six penalties, and linebacker Divine Deable leaving with a forearm injury.
- Public scrutiny of the starter role has intensified, though veteran Kirk Cousins remains the backup and has pledged support for Penix, who made just his ninth career start.