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McCaffrey’s 201 Yards Propel 49ers Past Falcons 20-10 as Run Game Reawakens

George Kittle's return bolstered San Francisco's rushing identity.

Overview

  • San Francisco moved to 5-2 as Mac Jones started for injured Brock Purdy and went 17-of-26 for 152 yards with one interception.
  • Bryce Huff’s strip sack set up Eddy Piñeiro’s 55-yard field goal, and the kicker stayed perfect at 17-for-17 this season.
  • Cornerback Chase Lucas broke up a fourth-and-1 pass with 8:20 remaining, and Raheem Morris later admitted Atlanta had only 10 defenders on a key third-and-13.
  • Injuries mounted with center Jake Brendel (hamstring) and cornerback Renardo Green (toe) leaving early; Kyle Shanahan said Brendel should return soon and Green’s timeline is unclear.
  • Around the league, Packers RB Josh Jacobs was labeled a true game-time decision against the Cardinals due to illness and a calf strain, with Emanuel Wilson the expected fill-in if needed.