Photos: Falcons pull off upset of 49ers on the road

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Photos: Falcons pull off upset of 49ers on the road

Atlanta Falcons (4-9) face Kyle Shanhan and his 49ers Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver (26) leads the celebration of Atlanta's 29-22 win over the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Falcons' Isaiah Oliver (26) Atlanta's game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) and team celebrate the game-winning touchdown over the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) is unable to hold a potential game winning touchdown pass with five seconds left in the fourth quarter against the 49ers Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Atlanta managed to score on the next play for the 29-22 win.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones runs for a first down in the final drive against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. The Falcons won 29-22.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan scrambles with the football in the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman fights for some extra yards against 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead (91) during the second half Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen tussles with 49ers tight end George Kittle Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones catches a touchdown pass thrown by quarterback Matt Ryan in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones and head coach Dan Quinn celebrate Jones' touchdown in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) and Devonta Freeman celebrate Jones' touchdown in the second quarter Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley takes down 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones runs with the ball after a catch in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is knocked off his feet by 49ers defensive back Emmanuel Moseley during the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan dashes with the ball against the defense of the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

49ers tight end George Kittle carries the ball against the defense of Falcons strong safety Damontae Kazee Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan - a former Falcons assistant - looks on during the warm ups Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Falcons defensive back Blidi Wreh-Wilson (33) breaks up a pass intended for 49ers tight end George Kittle in the end zone Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage is taken down by 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) during the game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan huddles with the offense against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

San Francisco tight end George Kittle falls forward with the ball against Falcons defensive back Blidi Wreh-Wilson and linebacker Deion Jones Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and head coach Dan Quinn talk during a break in the game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan delivers a pass against the defense of the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan - a former Falcons offensive coordinator - talks to Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan after Atlanta's 29-22 win Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (98) is assisted from the field after sustaining a shoulder injury in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

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Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver (26) leads the celebration of Atlanta's 29-22 win over the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

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