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49ers vs. Falcons Week 7 Recap: CMC Dominates in 20-10 SNF Win; San Francisco Moves to 5-2

Primetime Power: CMC and Defense Lead Niners Past Falcons

The San Francisco 49ers got back to their winning ways under the lights of Sunday Night Football, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 20–10. With CMC delivering a vintage performance and the defense swarming Michael Penix Jr., the Niners improved to 5-2 and proved they can still win without their defensive captain.


🏈 NFL 2025 Season
Week 7 — October 19, 2025
Santa Clara, CA • Levi’s Stadium
Final Score: San Francisco 49ers 20, Atlanta Falcons 10
Attendance: 71,217

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49ers players celebrate a touchdown during the Week 7 victory over the Falcons.

The 49ers got back on track at home, using a dominant run game to secure a 20–10 Sunday Night Football victory.


Game Summary

In a true blue-collar win, Kyle Shanahan leaned on his superstars. CMC was the engine of the offense, carrying the ball 24 times as the 49ers controlled the clock for over 32 minutes. Mac Jones managed the game efficiently, while the defense suffocated Atlanta and sealed the win with a fourth-quarter red-zone stand.

Season Milestone: Christian McCaffrey earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors after totaling 201 yards from scrimmage.

Key Player Performances

  • CMC: 24 carries, 129 rushing yards, 2 TDs; 7 catches, 72 receiving yards — pure dominance
  • Mac Jones: 17/26, 152 yards — steady hand in a run-heavy game plan
  • Tatum Bethune: 10 tackles — stepped up as defensive signal-caller
  • George Kittle: 4 catches, 48 yards — elite blocking presence
  • Bryce Huff: 1 sack, 1 forced fumble — tone-setter off the edge

Turnover Battle

The 49ers won the turnover battle 1–0, keeping Atlanta out of rhythm all night.

  • The Strip-Sack: Bryce Huff forced a fumble on Penix Jr., recovered by Alfred Collins.
  • Red Zone Wall: A fourth-down stop by Chase Lucas effectively ended the Falcons’ comeback hopes.

Looking Ahead & Injury Update

  • Brock Purdy: Limited this week but trending toward a Week 8 return.
  • Fred Warner: On IR; Bethune’s emergence helped soften the blow.
  • George Kittle: Returned healthy and finished strong.

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