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Record: (3-4), T-1st in NFC South

Atlanta Falcons

Record: (3-4), T-1st in NFC South

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Falcons rookie Anterio Thompson told he’ll never play football again

Falcons defensive tackle Anterio Thompson learned less than two weeks after being drafted that a genetic spinal cord issue would end his playing career.

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As Penix preps for homecoming, Falcons QB focused on winning, not future

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Falcons plan for James Pearce Jr. to play vs. Bengals in Madrid

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Falcons rule out Brian Robinson Jr., tab 8 questionable at Buccaneers

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Penix’s success ‘rewarding’ for Falcons; Ulbrich readies to face Zac Robinson

Standings

Stats

NFC South

Full Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT
1 PanthersPanthers	3	4	.429
2 FalconsFalcons	3	4	.429
3 BuccaneersBuccaneers	2	5	.286
4 SaintsSaints	2	5	.286

Team Leaders

Full Team Stats

OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Michael Penix Jr.

QB, #9

PASSING YARDS

1157

Bijan Robinson

RB, #7

RUSHING YARDS

704

Drake London

WR, #5

RECEIVING YARDS

616

PHOTOS: Efficient offense, late interception guide Falcons to 29-20 victory

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson catches the ball during warmups before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski cheers on his team during warmups before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Mike Ford smiles after catching the ball during warmups before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts makes a catch during warmups before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons fans signal to the camera while wearing custome before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. attempts a pass during warm-ups before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Charlie Woerner (right) reacts with teammate Nick Muse after Muse’s touchdown during the first half of a football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Big Boi and Sleepy Brown perform during the halftime show of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Maason Smith (center) and Atlanta Falcons defensive end Brandon Dorlus celebrate after recovering a fumble during the first half of a football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (center) throws a pass in the first half of a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Nick Muse reacts after scoring a touchdown in the first half of a football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank celebrates after his team’s 29-20 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kendal Daniels reacts as he leaves the field after his team’s 29-20 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (left) exchange words after the Falcons’ 29-20 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is seen holding his jersey after his team's 29-20 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson smiles as he leaves the field after the Falcons’ 29-20 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson celebrates with aliens in costumes as he leaves the field after the Falcons’ 29-20 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (right) makes a catch to score a touchdown under pressure from San Francisco 49ers safety Malik Mustapha during the second half of a football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (center) rushes to celebrate with wide receiver Drake London after London’s touchdown in the second half of a football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (right) dives to score a touchdown in the second half of a football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons players celebrate with wide receiver Drake London (second from right) after London’s touchdown in the second half of a football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons punter Jake Bailey (left) holds as kicker Nick Folk kicks a field goal to score in the final minutes of a football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Mike Ford (right) and linebacker Josh Woods (left) celebrate with safety Jessie Bates III after forcing a fumble in the final seconds of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. The Falcons defeated the 49ers 29-20. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Mike Ford celebrates with safety Jessie Bates III (left) after Bates forced a fumble in the final seconds of Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Oct. 25, 2026. The Falcons defeated the 49ers 29-20. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. leaves the field following his team’s 29-20 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons players celebrate with tight end Nick Muse (center) after scoring a touchdown in the first half of a football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson catches the ball during warmups before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC) (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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