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Record: (3-5), T-2nd in NFC South

Atlanta Falcons

Record: (3-5), T-2nd in NFC South

KEN SUGIURA

Falcons fans’ forever question asked in Spain, too: Is it worth it?

From Barcelona to Madrid, Falcons supporters share the same enduring question heard across Georgia: Is being a Falcons fan worth it?

Falcons’ Pearce working to ‘right some wrongs’ before potential season debut

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How to watch Falcons’ Sunday morning matchup against Bengals in Madrid

Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. injures back, deemed questionable vs. Bengals

Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. struggles through tough Tampa homecoming

Standings

Stats

NFC South

Full Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT
1 PanthersPanthers	3	4	.429
2 BuccaneersBuccaneers	3	5	.375
3 FalconsFalcons	3	5	.375
4 SaintsSaints	2	5	.286

Team Leaders

Full Team Stats

OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Michael Penix Jr.

QB, #9

PASSING YARDS

1282

Bijan Robinson

RB, #7

RUSHING YARDS

780

Drake London

WR, #5

RECEIVING YARDS

624

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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