San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons

Injuries noted

San Francisco 49ers: Isaac Guerendo (PUP-R) — Guerendo (pectoral) was placed on the reserve/PUP list Sunday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.; Ricky Pearsall (IR) — Pearsall announced Thursday in a post on his personal Instagram account that he underwent season-ending surgery to repair the PCL in his right knee, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.; Andrew Farmer II (IR) — San Francisco placed Farmer (back) on its injured-reserve list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.; Darrick Forrest (IR) — San Francisco placed Forrest (undisclosed) on its injured reserve list Thursday.; Mikail Kamara (IR); Sam Okuayinonu (IR) — Okuayinonu broke his foot in practice last week and is set to have surgery to repair the issue, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.; Nate Hobbs (IR) — ir; Nick Martin (IR) — Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Martin's (hamstring) status will be evaluated "in these next couple of days," Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.; Austen Pleasants (IR-R) — The 49ers placed Pleasants (knee) on injured reserve with a designation to return Sunday.; Nick Zakelj (IR) — Zakelj (undisclosed) was placed on the 49ers' injured reserve Sunday.; Alfred Collins (IR) — San Francisco placed Collins (knee) on injured reserve Thursday.; De'Zhaun Stribling (IR) — The 49ers placed Stribling (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday.; Jake Tonges (IR) — Tonges (knee) requires surgery for an MCL tear and is done for the season, Cam Inman reports.; Demarcus Robinson (IR) — Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that Robinson (ankle) has an "outside chance" to return from injured reserve for the 49ers' Week 7 game versus the Falcons but is more likely to be activated following the team's Week 8 bye, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.; C.J. West (IR) — The 49ers placed West (undisclosed) on injured reserve Wednesday.; Nick Bosa (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Knee); practice: DNP. Bosa (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons.; Marques Sigle (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Ankle); practice: DNP. Sigle (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons.; Deebo Samuel Sr. (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Hamstring); practice: DNP. Samuel (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Atlanta, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.; Garret Wallow (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Hamstring); practice: DNP. Wallow (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Atlanta.; Mike Evans (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Ribs); practice: DNP. Evans (Achilles) is out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.; Luke Gifford (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Groin); practice: DNP. Gifford (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.; Upton Stout (Questionable) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Questionable (Shoulder); practice: Limited. Stout (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.; Siran Neal (Questionable) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Questionable (Knee); practice: Limited. questionable; Christian Kirk (Questionable) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Questionable (Calf); practice: Full.

Atlanta Falcons: Storm Norton (PUP-R) — out; DeAngelo Malone (PUP-R) — The Falcons placed Malone (undisclosed) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.; James Pearce Jr. (Reserve-Sus) — reserve-sus; JD Bertrand (IR) — The Falcons placed Bertrand (undisclosed) on injured reserve Monday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.; Beaux Collins (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Hip); practice: Full. Collins (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.; Trey Sermon (IR) — ir; Cameron Williams (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Ankle); practice: Limited. The Falcons designated Williams (ankle) for return to practice from injured reserve Thursday, per the NFL's transaction log.; Da'Shawn Hand (IR) — The Falcons placed Hand (quadriceps) on injured reserve Wednesday, William McFadden of the team's official site reports.; Yasir Abdullah (IR) — The Falcons placed Abdullah (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.; C.J. Henderson (Questionable) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Questionable (Groin); practice: Full. Henderson (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.; Divine Deablo (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Forearm); practice: DNP. Deablo (forearm) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.; Billy Bowman Jr. (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Hamstring); practice: DNP. Bowman (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.; Michael Jerrell (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Biceps); practice: DNP. The Falcons placed Jerrell (biceps) on injured reserve Saturday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.; Brian Robinson Jr. (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Hamstring); practice: DNP. Robinson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.; Olamide Zaccheaus (Questionable) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Questionable (Shoulder); practice: Limited. Zaccheaus (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.; Samson Ebukam (Questionable) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Questionable (Hamstring); practice: Limited. questionable; Za'Darius Smith (Questionable) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Questionable (Neck); practice: Full. Smith (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.; Avieon Terrell (Questionable) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Questionable (Back); practice: Limited. Official injury report, Wk 7: Questionable (Groin); practice: Full. Terrell (back) is now recovering from an illness ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.; Kendal Daniels (Questionable) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Questionable (Neck); practice: Full. Daniels (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.; Gervon Dexter Sr. (Questionable) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Questionable (Hamstring); practice: Limited. questionable

QUARTERBACK

• Michael Penix Jr. is the projected starting quarterback for ATL

  8.58 Y/A

  Through 4 games in 2026, Michael Penix Jr. threw for 944 passing yards, completed 64.5% of his passes and averaged 8.58 yards per attempt. Last season over 9 games he threw for 1982 yards, completed 60.1% and averaged 7.18 yards per attempt, 9-3 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 6-1 touchdown-to-interception line is 4 games in.

• Brock Purdy is the projected starting quarterback for SF

  8.54 Y/A

  Through 6 games in 2026, Brock Purdy threw for 1460 passing yards, completed 69.6% of his passes and averaged 8.54 yards per attempt. Last season over 9 games he threw for 2167 yards, completed 69.4% and averaged 7.63 yards per attempt, 20-10 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 14-2 touchdown-to-interception line is 6 games in.

TRENCHES

• ATL: 149.5 rushing yards per game to SF's 128.2

  21.3 YPG

  SF is at 128.2 rushing yards per game over 6 games; ATL is at 149.5 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 24. Last season SF was at 106.9 over 17 games and ATL at 125.8 over 17 games.

PASS RUSH

• SF: 0.83 sacks taken per game to ATL's 2.67

  1.83 SACKS

  San Francisco's quarterback is going down under once a game over 6 games, down from 1.8 last season. Atlanta is taking 2.67, up from 1.86. Both moved in opposite directions from nearly the same starting point, so expect each to drift back somewhat. For now, Atlanta is more likely to see drives die on sacks, which hurts the Falcons more at home than San Francisco.

• SF: 4.8 sack yards lost per game to ATL's 16.2

  11.3 YDS

  SF is at 4.8 sack yards lost per game over 6 games; ATL is at 16.2 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 24. Last season SF was at 10.7 over 17 games and ATL at 12.9 over 17 games.

PACE & SCRIPT

• SF @ ATL carries a 50.5 market total

  50.5

  At 7 points over the 43.5 median across 13 games, the market sees this as one of the higher-scoring spots on the board. That points to both offenses moving the ball with some regularity. The expectation cracks if one side controls the clock and shortens the game. A slow, grinding first half is the scenario that works against this number.

• SF: 18.3 points allowed per game to ATL's 25.5

  7.2 PPG

  SF is at 18.3 points allowed per game over 6 games; ATL is at 25.5 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 24. Last season SF was at 21.8 over 17 games and ATL at 23.6 over 17 games.

• SF: 29.5 points per game to ATL's 23.7

  5.8 PPG

  SF is at 29.5 points per game over 6 games; ATL is at 23.7 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 24. Last season SF was at 25.7 over 17 games and ATL at 20.8 over 17 games.

TURNOVERS

• SF: 1 turnover committed per game to ATL's 2

  1 TO

  Atlanta is coughing it up twice a game over six games, up from 1.06 last season. San Francisco is at one a game, a bit better than last season's 1.29. Atlanta's jump looks inflated and should come down, since last season it protected the ball well. San Francisco has the steadier profile on the road, but a turnover-driven edge is the least reliable kind to bet on.

• SF: 0.33 interceptions thrown per game to ATL's 1.17

  0.83 INT

  SF is at 0.33 interceptions thrown per game over 6 games; ATL is at 1.17 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 24. Last season SF was at 0.94 over 17 games and ATL at 0.47 over 17 games.

EXPLOSIVE PLAYS

• SF: 6.48 yards per play to ATL's 5.72

  0.77 Y/P

  San Francisco gains 6.48 yards a snap over 6 games, nearly a full yard above last season's 5.49, and Atlanta is up too, from 5.38 to 5.72. Both lean on big passes: Brock Purdy hit Mike Evans for 54 and George Kittle for 35 last game, and Michael Penix Jr. found Jahan Dotson and Drake London for 41 and 39. Jumps this large often cool, but both offenses are pushing the ball downfield, which supports a game where each side can score quickly.

RED ZONE

• SF: 50% red-zone scoring allowed to ATL's 64%

  14 PP

  SF is at 50% red-zone scoring allowed over 6 games; ATL is at 64% over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 24.

MISMATCH

• SF: 0.83 sacks taken a game to ATL's 2.67

  0.83 VS 2.67

  San Francisco has taken 0.83 sacks a game over six games, down from 1.8 last season, while Atlanta is taking 2.67, up from 1.86. The Falcons' line is giving up more pressure, and they need quicker throws to hide it. Both numbers moved a lot from last season, so expect some drift back. Drives stalled by sacks hand San Francisco extra possessions.

COVERAGE

• SF: 209.8 passing yards allowed per game to ATL's 252

  42.2 YPG

  SF is at 209.8 passing yards allowed per game over 6 games; ATL is at 252 over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 24.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

• SF lead the series with ATL since 2025

  1-0 SERIES

  San Francisco beat Atlanta 20-10 at home on Oct 19 last season, the only meeting in this span. That was a comfortable, low-scoring win, but one game at a different site says little about this trip to Atlanta.

REPLACEMENT

• Beaux Collins (WR) is ir-r for ATL

  IR-R

  Collins has been ruled out for Sunday against the 49ers with a hip injury while still in his return window from injured reserve. He stays sidelined for at least another week, so the Falcons' receiver group looks the same as it has. There's no new piece to account for in this matchup.

• Cameron Williams (OL) is ir-r for ATL

  IR-R

  Williams has been on injured reserve with an ankle injury, and the Falcons opened his practice window Thursday, reported Oct 23. Being designated to return lets him practice, but he still has to be activated before he can play, so he is unlikely to factor in against San Francisco. Think of it as a sign that help on the line is coming later, with no effect on this game.

• Michael Jerrell (OT) is on injured reserve for ATL

  IR

  Jerrell went on injured reserve Saturday with a biceps injury, reported Oct 24, so he will not play against San Francisco. The sheet does not say whether he was a starter or who replaces him at tackle. Check who Atlanta lines up at tackle before you count on its pass protection in this one.

• Demarcus Robinson (WR) is on injured reserve for SF

  IR

  Robinson is on injured reserve with an ankle injury, and Kyle Shanahan put his chances of playing against the Falcons as an "outside chance." The more likely plan is activation after the Week 8 bye. Assume the 49ers' receiver group looks the same this week.

• Nick Martin (LB) is on injured reserve for SF

  IR

  Martin is on injured reserve with a hamstring, and Kyle Shanahan said Monday the team will evaluate him in the next couple of days. IR means he is out until the team activates him, so the evaluation is about a return timeline, not this game's availability by default. Until San Francisco makes a roster move, price the defense as if he is not on the field.

PRACTICE REPORT

• Luke Gifford

  Out

  Groin · Did not practice · Out

• Nick Bosa

  Out

  Knee, Calf · Did not practice · Out

• Deebo Samuel Sr.

  Out

  Hamstring · Did not practice · Out

• Divine Deablo

  Out

  Forearm · Did not practice · Out

• Billy Bowman Jr.

  Out

  Hamstring · Did not practice · Out

• Brian Robinson Jr.

  Out

  Hamstring · Did not practice · Out

• Mike Evans

  Out

  Ribs, Achilles · Did not practice · Out

• Garret Wallow

  Out

  Hamstring · Did not practice · Out

• Marques Sigle

  Out

  Ankle · Did not practice · Out

• Avieon Terrell

  Questionable

  Back · Limited practice · Questionable

• Olamide Zaccheaus

  Questionable

  Shoulder · Limited practice · Questionable

• C.J. Henderson

  Questionable

  Groin · Full practice · Questionable

• Christian Kirk

  Questionable

  Calf · Full practice · Questionable

• A.J. Terrell Jr.

  Questionable

  Groin · Full practice · Questionable

• Gervon Dexter Sr.

  Questionable

  Hamstring · Limited practice · Questionable

• Samson Ebukam

  Questionable

  Hamstring · Limited practice · Questionable

• Siran Neal

  Questionable

  Knee · Limited practice · Questionable

• Za'Darius Smith

  Questionable

  Neck · Full practice · Questionable

• Upton Stout

  Questionable

  Shoulder · Limited practice · Questionable

• Kendal Daniels

  Questionable

  Neck · Full practice · Questionable

• Jake Matthews

  LP

  Limited practice

• Romello Height

  FP

  Full practice

• Jawaan Taylor

  FP

  Full practice

• Trent Williams

  FP

  Full practice

• Cameron Thomas

  FP

  Full practice

• Ashtyn Davis

  FP

  Full practice

• Mykel Williams

  FP

  Full practice

• Jaden Dugger

  FP

  Full practice

SITUATIONAL

• SF: 75% fourth-down conversion rate to ATL's 16.7%

  58.3 PP

  SF is at 75% fourth-down conversion rate over 6 games; ATL is at 16.7% over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 24. Last season SF was at 59.1% over 17 games and ATL at 50% over 17 games.

• SF: 51.5% third-down conversion rate to ATL's 38.9%

  12.6 PP

  SF is at 51.5% third-down conversion rate over 6 games; ATL is at 38.9% over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 24. Last season SF was at 49.8% over 17 games and ATL at 33.3% over 17 games.

• SF: 8.47 yards per pass attempt to ATL's 6.75

  1.72 Y/A

  SF is at 8.47 yards per pass attempt over 6 games; ATL is at 6.75 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 24. Last season SF was at 6.9 over 17 games and ATL at 6.21 over 17 games.

• SF: 238.5 team passing yards per game to ATL's 194.8

  43.7 YPG

  SF is at 238.5 team passing yards per game over 6 games; ATL is at 194.8 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 24. Last season SF was at 244.5 over 17 games and ATL at 207.2 over 17 games.

• SF (6-0) at ATL (2-4)

  -78 PT GAP

  San Francisco is unbeaten and has outscored teams by 67, so the six wins are mostly real margin, and they are 2-0 away from home. Atlanta has dropped two straight and has yet to win at home in three tries, though a -11 point differential says the 2-4 record is closer than it looks. The home edge that usually helps an underdog has not shown up for Atlanta, which makes this a spot to judge on form and margin rather than venue.

STREAK

• SF has won 6 straight

  W6

  SF hasn't lost yet: 6-0, and every win is part of the streak. The sheet doesn't say who those six came against, so the record alone can't tell you how much of it was earned against real teams. Six games is a solid start and a 6-0 team is usually a real one, but streaks end and road games at ATL are where they often do. Expect the market to price SF as the clear better team, so the question for a bettor is whether that price already asks too much.

AFTER GARY

• ATL +124 → +126

  NOW +0.4PP

  Gary's number was 124; the same book now shows 126.