Falcons turn back 49ers 29–20 behind Penix and four takeaways
The Atlanta Falcons beat the San Francisco 49ers 29–20 after Kendal Daniels intercepted Brock Purdy to set up Folk’s late field goal. Daniels then recovered George Kittle’s fumble on San Francisco’s next possession.
San Francisco built a 14–3 lead on touchdown runs by McCaffrey and Kaelon Black. Atlanta responded with 23 unanswered points, including Michael Penix Jr.’s touchdown passes to Muse, Pitts and Drake London. The Falcons took the lead for good on the 5-yard pass to Pitts in the third quarter.
After Purdy’s 1-yard touchdown pass to Juszczyk cut the lead to 26–20, Daniels intercepted Purdy and returned the ball 29 yards to the San Francisco 19. Atlanta finished with no turnovers to the 49ers’ 4.
Penix completed 25 of 34 passes for 213 yards and 3 touchdowns. London had 7 catches for 66 yards and a touchdown. Purdy went 27 of 40 for 288 yards, a touchdown and 2 interceptions; Kittle caught 8 passes for 88 yards.