Christian McCaffrey powered the San Francisco 49ers to a 20-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on October 19, 2025, finishing with 201 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns. Atlanta produced more passing yards, but San Francisco controlled the running game and delivered the decisive fourth-quarter touchdown.
The Atlanta Falcons vs 49ers match player stats show where San Francisco gained its advantage: rushing production. The 49ers finished with 174 yards on the ground, while Atlanta managed just 62.
These Atlanta Falcons vs 49ers match player stats cover the completed 2025 meeting at Levi’s Stadium. The teams’ October 25, 2026 matchup did not have a completed box score in the official game center when checked, so its statistics are not mixed into this breakdown.
Game at a Glance
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Game | Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers |
| Date | October 19, 2025 |
| Venue | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California |
| Competition | NFL regular season, Week 7 |
| Final score | 49ers 20, Falcons 10 |
| Atlanta starting quarterback | Michael Penix Jr. |
| San Francisco starting quarterback | Mac Jones |
| Leading rusher | Christian McCaffrey, 129 yards |
| Leading receiver by yards | Christian McCaffrey, 72 yards |
San Francisco improved to 5-2, while Atlanta dropped to 3-3. The Falcons remained within one score entering the fourth quarter, but they could not turn that opportunity into a comeback.
Quarterback Stats: Penix’s Yardage Did Not Decide the Game
Michael Penix Jr. finished with more passing yards and a higher passer rating than Mac Jones. However, those advantages did not translate into enough scoring for Atlanta.
| Quarterback | Completions/attempts | Passing yards | Passing TDs | Interceptions | Passer rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr., ATL | 21/38 | 241 | 1 | 0 | 83.3 |
| Mac Jones, SF | 17/26 | 152 | 0 | 1 | 64.9 |
Penix’s touchdown pass went to Bijan Robinson in the third quarter. He avoided an interception, but a lost fumble gave San Francisco an important scoring opportunity before halftime.
Jones did not throw a touchdown and was intercepted by Kaden Elliss. Nevertheless, San Francisco’s running production allowed the offense to win without a large passing total.
The distinction matters when reading this box score: individual passing yards measure production, but they do not show how effectively an entire offense finished possessions.
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Rushing Stats: McCaffrey Created the Biggest Advantage
The clearest separation came on the ground. San Francisco rushed for 174 yards, compared with Atlanta’s 62.
Atlanta Falcons rushing
| Player | Carries | Rushing yards | Longest run | Rushing TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | 14 | 40 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | 4 | 16 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr. | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
San Francisco 49ers rushing
| Player | Carries | Rushing yards | Longest run | Rushing TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | 24 | 129 | 15 | 2 |
| Brian Robinson Jr. | 9 | 36 | 10 | 0 |
| Mac Jones | 5 | 11 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | 1 | -2 | -2 | 0 |
McCaffrey averaged approximately 5.4 yards per carry. His longest run was 15 yards, showing that his total came through repeated gains rather than one unusually long breakaway.
Bijan Robinson averaged approximately 2.9 yards per attempt. Atlanta also received only four carries from Allgeier, leaving the passing game to carry much of the offensive workload.
The two Robinsons in these tables are different players: Bijan represented Atlanta, while Brian Robinson Jr. played for San Francisco in this matchup.
Receiving Stats: Atlanta Spread the Ball, San Francisco Fed McCaffrey
Darnell Mooney led Atlanta in receiving yards, while Kyle Pitts led the Falcons in receptions. McCaffrey topped San Francisco in both categories.
Atlanta Falcons receiving
| Player | Receptions | Receiving yards | Longest catch | Receiving TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Mooney | 3 | 68 | 38 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts | 7 | 62 | 19 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | 6 | 52 | 15 | 1 |
| Drake London | 4 | 42 | 19 | 0 |
| Casey Washington | 1 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
San Francisco’s leading receivers
| Player | Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving TDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | 7 | 72 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | 4 | 31 | 0 |
| Skyy Moore | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Luke Farrell | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | 1 | 10 | 0 |
Mooney supplied Atlanta’s longest completion, a 38-yard reception. Pitts provided a steadier outlet, recording what the Falcons’ postgame report identified as season highs in catches and receiving yards at that point.
Robinson contributed through the air despite his limited rushing production. His receiving touchdown accounted for Atlanta’s only touchdown of the night.
For San Francisco, McCaffrey’s receiving work made his performance particularly valuable. Stopping his rushing attempts alone would not have removed his influence from the offense.
Scoring Progression and the Turning Points
Neither team scored in the opening quarter. Atlanta then took a 3-0 lead before San Francisco moved ahead in the second.
| Quarter | Falcons points | 49ers points |
|---|---|---|
| First | 0 | 0 |
| Second | 3 | 10 |
| Third | 7 | 3 |
| Fourth | 0 | 7 |
| Final | 10 | 20 |
A major second-quarter play came when Bryce Huff sacked Penix and forced a fumble. Alfred Collins recovered, and the 49ers converted the possession into a field goal.
Atlanta also lost a potential scoring opportunity just before halftime. An intentional-grounding penalty against Penix triggered a 10-second runoff, ending the half with San Francisco ahead 10-3.
Robinson’s 10-yard touchdown reception helped Atlanta close the gap to 13-10 in the third quarter. However, McCaffrey’s four-yard touchdown run in the fourth extended the lead to its final margin.
Defense, Injuries, and Possession
Elliss supplied Atlanta’s interception, returning it 16 yards. San Francisco answered with its forced fumble and recovery, meaning each team recorded one takeaway.
The Falcons also lost linebacker Divine Deablo to a forearm injury during the second quarter. JD Bertrand replaced him, creating a personnel change in the middle of Atlanta’s defense during a game increasingly shaped by San Francisco’s rushing attack.
| Team statistic | Falcons | 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Total net yards | 292 | 324 |
| Rushing yards | 62 | 174 |
| Time of possession | 27:50 | 32:10 |
| Penalties | 6 | 3 |
| Penalty yards | 43 | 25 |
Atlanta’s 241 passing yards should not be confused with net passing yardage. Sack losses count against the team’s net total, which explains why adding individual passing yards to rushing yards produces a different number from total net offense.
San Francisco’s possession advantage was four minutes and 20 seconds. Combined with fewer penalties and stronger rushing production, that helped the 49ers manage a game that remained competitive into the final quarter.
What the Player Stats Reveal
McCaffrey was the central figure because he contributed across both parts of the offense. His rushing touchdowns supplied San Francisco’s biggest scoring plays, while his receptions gave Jones a productive passing option.
Atlanta’s problem was finishing. The Falcons received useful contributions from Mooney, Pitts, and Robinson, yet those performances produced only one touchdown.
The decisive difference was San Francisco’s ability to sustain a productive ground attack and finish with a late touchdown. Atlanta generated enough passing yardage to stay involved, but it never established the offensive balance needed to take control.
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