Falcons end 49ers' perfect season in Week 7
Atlanta defeated San Francisco 29-20 on Sunday, while Miami recorded its first victory of the year.
By Samuel Hayes ·
The San Francisco 49ers lost their first game of the 2026 season on Sunday, Oct. 25, falling to the Atlanta Falcons by a score of 29-20. The result snapped San Francisco's undefeated start and marked a decisive win for Atlanta, who capitalized on four turnovers during the contest.
Michael Penix Jr. led the Falcons' offense, throwing three touchdown passes to drive the team to the upset. Rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels played a key role in the final minutes, intercepting Brock Purdy to help secure the lead. The Falcons' defense controlled the ball effectively, preventing the 49ers from extending their run.
In another major upset, the Cincinnati Bengals overcame a 13-0 halftime deficit to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 35-13. Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes in the second half to erase the early hole. Tee Higgins contributed 148 receiving yards and a touchdown for Cincinnati. Baltimore failed to score after halftime after Lamar Jackson left the game with an ankle injury.
The Miami Dolphins earned their first win of the season, defeating the New York Jets 28-25. Quarterback Malik Willis threw two touchdown passes and ran for another to lead the victory. The Jets attempted a late comeback but could not overcome the deficit. Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions edged the Green Bay Packers 20-17 on a 22-yard field goal by Jake Bates as time expired.
Other results included the Pittsburgh Steelers defeating the New Orleans Saints 16-10 in the league's first regular-season game played in France. Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass, and Chris Boswell made three field goals for Pittsburgh. The Steelers improved to three consecutive wins. The Minnesota Vikings remained unbeaten with a 16-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, aided by a late interception from Harrison Smith.
The New York Giants beat the Houston Texans 27-21 in overtime, with Devin Singletary scoring on a 30-yard run. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated the Carolina Panthers 43-13, securing the day's largest point differential. The Cleveland Browns won a close game against the Tennessee Titans 27-24, improving their standing in the AFC North.
The Seattle Seahawks snapped a two-game losing streak by defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught nine passes for 150 yards and a touchdown. Patrick Mahomes was limited to 165 passing yards and an interception. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 35-21, with Matthew Stafford throwing three touchdown passes to become the team's career leader in that category.
Source: WKZL · original report published
