Falcons beat unbeaten 49ers 29-20 in Atlanta with strong defense and Penix's 3 TDs

The Atlanta Falcons defeated the San Francisco 49ers 29-20 on Sunday in Atlanta, ending the 49ers' unbeaten run and snapping the Falcons' two-game losing streak, FOX 5 Atlanta reported. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. threw three touchdown passes, completing 25 of 34 attempts for 213 yards without interceptions.

The Falcons capitalized on four turnovers by the 49ers, turning those mistakes into 13 points and shifting momentum in their favor. Rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels made a key interception late in the fourth quarter and recovered a fumble in the final minute, helping secure the win, according to FOX 5 Atlanta.

Other Falcons defensive plays included Gervon Dexter Sr.'s fumble recovery that led to a field goal. Safety Jessie Bates III also intercepted a pass in the third quarter to set up another scoring drive. Penix connected with tight ends Nick Muse and Kyle Pitts and wide receiver Drake London for touchdowns.

The 49ers, led by defensive coordinator Raheem Morris who returned to Atlanta, struggled with turnovers and pressure. Quarterback Brock Purdy completed 27 of 40 passes for 288 yards but threw two interceptions and was sacked on a critical fourth down, Atlanta News First reported.

Injuries affected both teams, with the Falcons missing starters Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel, while the 49ers' Christian McCaffrey was limited due to a leg injury. Despite these challenges, the Falcons managed to control the game and secure the victory at home.