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PHOTOS: Falcons lose close game at 49ers

The Falcons struggled on offense in their loss to the 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (second from right) passes under pressure from San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chase Lucas (right) during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP)

San Francisco 49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson during the second half on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Kelley L Cox/AP)

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson scores a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Kelley L Cox/AP)

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Bryce Huff forces a fumble against Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (center) during the first half on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP)

The Falcons' Kaden Elliss (center) reaches to intercept a ball bobbled by the 49ers' Jauan Jennings (right) on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (center) blocks for teammate Christian McCaffrey against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris speaks from the sidelines during the first half against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Kelley L Cox/AP)

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (right) runs against Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Kelley L Cox/AP)

Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts (bottom) tackles San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Kelley L Cox/AP)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones (right) is pressured by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Leonard Floyd during the second quarter on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Scott Strazzantez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

The 49ers' Christian McCaffrey celebrates a second-quarter touchdown run against the Falcons on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Scott Strazzantez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (right) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelley L Cox)

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey scores a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (second from right) passes under pressure from San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chase Lucas (right) during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP)

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