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Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers defense had a night.
The star running back totaled 201 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns as San Francisco dominated the Atlanta Falcons, 20-10, on Sunday night.
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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, California. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
McCaffrey ran for 129 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns. He also had seven catches for 72 yards. He started the scoring in the second quarter when he helped San Francisco take a 7-3 lead. He then put the dagger in the hearts of Falcons fans when he was pulled and pushed into the end zone with 2:26 to play.
It was that kind of frustrating night for the Falcons.
Michael Penix Jr. was 21 of 38 for 241 yards and a touchdown. He was sacked twice and lost a fumble. But after two big wins against the Washington Commanders and Buffalo Bills, the Falcons offense was expected to have a little more firepower than they showed against a depleted 49ers defense.
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Mykel Williams (98) celebrates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, California. (AP Photo/Kelley L Cox)
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Atlanta had nine drives throughout the night and was only able to muster 19 first downs. The team was 5 of 11 on third downs and 0 of 2 on fourth down conversion attempts.
San Francisco totaled 324 offensive yards compared to 292 for Atlanta.
The 49ers were able to hold running back Bijan Robinson to 40 yards rushing on 14 carries. He had six catches for 52 yards and a touchdown. San Francisco quarterback Mac Jones replaced Brock Purdy. He totaled 152 passing yards and one interception.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs near San Francisco 49ers safety Ji’Ayir Brown (27) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, California. (AP Photo/Kelley L Cox)
Despite the injuries that have plagued San Francisco since week one, the 49ers improved to 5-2 with this victory. Atlanta fell to 3-3.
