49ers fall to Falcons 29-20 as Brock Purdy throws second interception

San Francisco 49ers lost 29-20 to the Atlanta Falcons with three minutes left in the fourth quarter, marking the team's first defeat of the 2026 season and bringing their record to 6-1 heading into a bye week. Brock Purdy's second interception of the game halted a potential comeback for the 49ers.

Running back Kaelon Black earned recognition despite a fumble, scoring his first NFL touchdown on a 30-yard run and finishing with 12 carries for 63 yards. He stepped in for Christian McCaffrey, who missed most of the first half due to a thigh injury.

Tight end George Kittle recorded a game-high eight receptions for 88 yards, accounting for roughly 30 percent of the team's passing yards, but also committed a turnover that contributed to the loss.

Christian McCaffrey, who returned after the injury, amassed 13 touches for 100 yards and a touchdown, delivering the team's most productive offensive performance of the day.

The loss follows two consecutive one-possession victories after an earlier defeat to Arizona, and the 49ers will look to improve their offense in the upcoming weeks.