Photos: Falcons topple heavily favored 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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Photos: Falcons topple heavily favored 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

The host Falcons, behind quarterback Marcus Mariota and an opportunistic defense, defeated the 49ers 28-14 on Sunday.

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota celebrates after Atlanta defeated the 49ers 28-14 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32) celebrates with cornerback A.J. Terrell after Hawkins scored during the first quarter Sunday in Atlanta against the 49ers. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) reacts with tight end Kyle Pitts after Pitts scored a touchdown during the third quarter against the 49ers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the 49ers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota chats with 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo after Atlanta defeated San Francisco 28-14 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons teammates celebrate with quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) after he scored a touchdown against the 49ers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota crosses the goal line against the 49ers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota celebrates with fans after Atlanta defeated the 49ers 28-14 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

A Falcons fan cheers for her team Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons owner Arthur Blank watches his team before the game Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen warms up before Sunday's game in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen stretches before Sunday's game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) and tight end Feleipe Franks run through a drill Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts gets loose before Atlanta played the 49ers on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota warms up before Sunday's home game against the 49ers. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons coach Arthur Smith relaxes before his team played the 49ers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

A Falcons fan reacts after the team scored a touchdown during the third quarter against the 49ers on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons defensive tackle Ta'Quon Graham tries to stop 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the third quarter Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons players celebrate after they stopped the 49ers during the third quarter Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

49ers tight end Charlie Woerner cannot catch the ball while being pressured by Falcons safety Richie Grant during the third quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier looks for room during the second quarter against the 49ers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota runs for a first down during the third quarter against the 49ers on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons coach Arthur Smith reacts after a play during the second quarter against the 49ers on Sunday. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell recovers a fumble against the 49ers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota celebrates after Atlanta defeated the 49ers 28-14 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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