Overview
- The Falcons beat the 6-0 San Francisco 49ers 29-20 on Sunday in a signature upset that dropped San Francisco from unbeaten status.
- Michael Penix Jr. completed 25 of 34 passes for 213 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions and tied an NFL milestone for three-plus TDs with zero picks in a win over an undefeated team.
- Atlanta's pass protection allowed no sacks and pressured Penix on only three of 34 dropbacks, producing a season-low pressure rate that let Penix operate efficiently.
- The Falcons forced four turnovers that produced 13 points, including two late, game-sealing takeaways by rookie Kendal Daniels—a pick and a fumble recovery in the final minutes.
- Coaches praised Penix's rehab work and preparation, but coverage noted his sharp drop in production under pressure and lingering pass-coverage issues on Atlanta's defense as key limits to the team's ceiling looking ahead to a road game at Tampa Bay.