San Francisco leads the NFL in passer rating, third-down rate, red-zone conversion and fewest sacks conceded. The 49ers are 6-0 and our 49ers vs Falcons prediction struggles to find the flaw.
The Atlanta Falcons are 2-4 but run for 5.07 a carry, the third-best figure in the league. The San Francisco 49ers are +67, the best differential in football.
49ers vs Falcons: our editor’s props
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49ers vs Falcons: 2026 form so far
An unbeaten team against one that runs it as well as anybody. The table sets each attack against what the opposite defence has actually allowed.
49ers attack against the Falcons defence
| Per game | 49ers offence | Falcons allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 238.5 | 252.0 |
| Rushing yards | 128.2 | 83.2 |
| Yards per carry | 4.6 | 3.6 |
| Passer rating | 118.1 | 95.1 |
| Touchdowns | 3.8 | 3.0 |
| Third-down conversion | 51.5% | 42.7% |
| Red-zone conversion | 85.0% | 64.0% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 0.8 | 2.5 |
Falcons attack against the 49ers defence
| Per game | Falcons offence | 49ers allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 194.8 | 209.8 |
| Rushing yards | 149.5 | 90.2 |
| Yards per carry | 5.1 | 3.6 |
| Passer rating | 81.6 | 88.4 |
| Touchdowns | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Third-down conversion | 38.9% | 38.6% |
| Red-zone conversion | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.5 | 2.5 |
San Francisco has conceded five sacks in six games, fewer than any team in the NFL. Atlanta has given up 15.
49ers vs Falcons quarterback matchup
Brock Purdy has 14 touchdown passes to two interceptions at 118.1, the best team rating in football. Michael Penix Jr. has six to one at 106.0 from four starts.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | Brock Purdy | 21/29, 264 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT, 111.9 rtg | 119/171, 1460 yds, 14 TD, 2 INT, 118.1 rtg (6 games) |
| Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. | 19/33, 225 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT, 108.8 rtg | 71/110, 944 yds, 6 TD, 1 INT, 106.0 rtg (4 games) |
49ers vs Falcons injury report and team news
San Francisco is 6-0 with a +67 point differential, the best in the NFL.
San Francisco has conceded five sacks in six games, the fewest of any team.
Atlanta has run for 897 yards at 5.07 a carry, the third-highest average in the league.
Four league-leading numbers, one team
A 118.1 passer rating, 51.5% on third down, 85.0% in the red zone and five sacks conceded. San Francisco leads the NFL in all four.
The 49ers also have 23 touchdowns, level with Buffalo for the most in football, and have conceded ten.
Atlanta’s route in is the ground: 897 rushing yards at 5.07 a carry, against a front that gives up 3.61. If that does not hold, nothing else here will.
Players to watch
- Brock Purdy (SF, QB): Fourteen scores to two interceptions at 118.1.
- Christian McCaffrey (SF, RB): Runs behind a line that has given up five sacks all year.
- Bijan Robinson (ATL, RB): Fronts a ground game at 5.07 a carry.
- Drake London (ATL, WR): First read in an attack finishing 75.0% in the red zone.
How to watch 49ers vs Falcons in Canada
Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, October 25 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Which Sunday afternoon game CTV shows depends on where you are watching, so check locally. RDS has the French call. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | 49ers vs Falcons |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT |
| Venue | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
| TV | CTV (regional) / TSN / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | DAZN (NFL Game Pass) |
| Week | Week 7, 2026 NFL season |
49ers vs Falcons prediction and score projection
Our 49ers vs Falcons prediction is San Francisco by 30-20. Atlanta can run it, and will, but the 49ers lead the league in four separate things.
Signal’s projected margin for this game updates through the week.
Every Week 7 game, previewed
| Kickoff (ET) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8:15 PM | Patriots @ Bears | Patriots 24-21 | Read |
| Sun 9:30 AM | Steelers @ Saints | Steelers 27-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Bengals @ Ravens | Ravens 27-23 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Browns @ Titans | Browns 20-16 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Colts @ Vikings | Vikings 27-13 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Dolphins @ Jets | Jets 20-16 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Giants @ Texans | Texans 23-17 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | 49ers @ Falcons | 49ers 30-20 | You are here |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Buccaneers @ Panthers | Panthers 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 4:05 PM | Broncos @ Cardinals | Broncos 26-17 | Read |
| Sun 4:25 PM | Packers @ Lions | Lions 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 4:25 PM | Rams @ Raiders | Rams 27-23 | Read |
| Sun 8:20 PM | Chiefs @ Seahawks | Chiefs 24-23 | Read |
| Mon 8:15 PM | Cowboys @ Eagles | Eagles 23-20 | Read |
You can find the other games on our NFL hub, with Signal’s read on all of Week 7 alongside them. Two NFC teams, which puts the NFC Championship odds in play rather than the AFC Championship odds — though both are tracked together.
49ers vs Falcons FAQ
San Francisco. Our Signal model has the 49ers as clear favourites and the live number is in the Signal card on this page. San Francisco is 6-0 at +67.
1:00 PM ET on Sunday, October 25, which is 12:00 PM CT and 10:00 AM PT, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
CTV’s Sunday afternoon game is a regional pick, so check your local listings. RDS has the French call. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass.
It leads the NFL in passer rating, third-down rate, red-zone conversion and fewest sacks conceded.
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