Christian McCaffrey explodes in 49ers’ win over Falcons
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Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers’ defense had a rough night.
The star running back had 201 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns as San Francisco topped the Atlanta Falcons, 20-10, on Sunday night.
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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, 23, celebrates a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)
McCaffrey ran for 129 yards and scored two touchdowns on the ground. He also had seven catches for 72 yards. He started the scoring in the second quarter when he helped put San Francisco ahead 7-3. He then put a dagger into the hearts of Falcons fans when he was pulled down and pushed into the end zone with 2:26 left in the game.
It was a frustrating night for the Falcons.
Michael Penix Jr. was 21 of 38 for 241 yards and a touchdown. He was sacked twice and lost a fumble. But after two big wins over the Washington Commanders and Buffalo Bills, the Falcons’ offense was expected to have a little more firepower than they showed against the depleted 49ers’ defense.
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Mikel Williams (98) celebrates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelly L. Cox)
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Atlanta went on nine drives during the night and could only manage 19 first downs. The team was 5-for-11 on third downs and 0-for-2 on fourth-down conversion attempts.
San Francisco had 324 yards of total offense to Atlanta’s 292.
The 49ers were able to hold running back Bijan Robinson to 40 yards on 14 carries. He had six catches for 52 yards and a touchdown. San Francisco midfielder Mac Jones was in place of Brock Purdy. He had 152 yards and an interception.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs near San Francisco 49ers safety Ji’Ayir Brown (27) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelly L. Cox)
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Despite injuries that have plagued San Francisco since Week 1, the 49ers moved to 5-2 with the win. Atlanta fell to 3-3.
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