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San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons
Final, recorded Sun 4:13 PM ET · markets priced Sun 12:55 PM ET · this page re-reads every 15 min while open
Week 7, 2026 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Sunday, Oct 25, 1:00 PM ET · closed
San Francisco 49ers6–1 · Elo 1619 · Brock Purdy
20–29
Atlanta Falcons
3–5 · Elo 1457 · Michael Penix Jr. (+28 Elo) · Home
Final: SF 20, ATL 29. Elo moved ATL 1449 → 1482 and SF 1651 → 1619.
Your pick
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What the forecasters say
| Forecaster | Favors | ATL | SF | Points earned | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elo | SF 67% | 33% | 67% | -19.9 | ATL 1449 vs SF 1651, implied spread ATL +5.0 |
| Closing spread | SF 57% | 43% | 57% | -7.5 | ATL +2.5 |
| Sportsbooks | SF 57% | 43% | 57% | -7.5 | |
| Kalshi | SF 57% | 43% | 57% | -7.5 | |
| Polymarket | SF 59% | 42% | 59% | -8.6 | |
| The blend | SF 60% | 40% | 60% | -11.0 |
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The spot: Everything else
Moderate favorites where the models roughly agree. No edge found either way in the replays. The blend is as good as anything.
San Francisco 49ers over the Falcons: Elo 67%, market 58%. Nothing to exploit; the blend is fine. Penix is worth 28 Elo.
Details
- Importance 30 of 100: how far the league's playoff odds swing on this result, from simulation. Quality 48.
- Rest: ATL 7 days, SF 6 days.
- Quarterbacks. ATL: Michael Penix Jr. (+28 Elo). SF: Brock Purdy (-1 Elo).
- Weather. Indoors (roof closed), so no weather adjustment.
- The line. Spread ATL +2.5, total 50.5. Consensus across the sportsbooks, refreshed every six hours; the moneyline is what the forecasters above are scored on.
- Money on this game. Kalshi: $991k traded, $946k open · Polymarket: $472k traded. Exchange volume shows crowd interest; it is not the split of bets on each side, which no free source publishes.
The post-game report
Falcons 29, 49ers 20. San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons, Week 7. The Falcons won 29 to 20; the game turned on (Shotgun) B.Purdy pass short middle intended for J.Watkins INTERCEPTED by K.Daniels at SF . Written from the box score, ESPN's in-game win probability, and the site's own numbers.
Against the forecasts
A close call on paper: the market had the Falcons at 42%, Elo at 33%, The System at 40%. Best forecaster on this game: The market (-8.6).
- Elo: Falcons 33%, -19.9
- The market: Falcons 42%, -8.6
- The System: Falcons 40%, -11.0
- The bot crowd: Falcons 41%, -9.8
How it happened
The swing: (Shotgun) B.Purdy pass short middle intended for J.Watkins INTERCEPTED by K.Daniels at SF 48. K.Daniels pushed ob at SF 19 for 29 yards (T.Williams). in the fourth quarter at 2:42, which moved the home side's chances from 74% to 97%.
- Largest lead: Falcons by 12. Lead changes: 1.
- Falcons's live win probability ranged from 9% to 100% (ESPN's in-game model).
- Q4 14:55: Drake London 21 Yd pass from Michael Penix Jr. (Nick Folk Kick) (SF 14, ATL 26)
- Q4 5:05: Kyle Juszczyk 1 Yd pass from Brock Purdy (Eddy Pineiro PAT Failed) (SF 20, ATL 26)
- Q4 1:56: Nick Folk 31 Yd Field Goal (SF 20, ATL 29)
The box score
The 49ers outgained the Falcons (400 to 295 yards) and lost on turnovers (4 to 0). The better team on the day lost.
- Total yards: SF 400, ATL 295
- Yards per play: SF 6.2, ATL 4.7
- Third downs: SF 4-10, ATL 4-12
- Turnovers: SF 4, ATL 0
- Penalties: SF 7-55, ATL 5-39
- Possession: SF 29:13, ATL 30:47
- Red zone: SF 2-2, ATL 2-5
Quarterbacks and Elo
Elo: Falcons +33 to 1482, 49ers -33 to 1619. The quarterback adjustment going in was ATL +28, SF -1.
- Brock Purdy (SF): 27/40, 288 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT, QBR 75.8
- Michael Penix Jr. (ATL): 25/34, 213 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT, QBR 118.9
- Rushing: Bijan Robinson (ATL), 20 CAR, 63 YDS
- Receiving: Drake London (ATL), 7 REC, 66 YDS, 1 TD
- Rushing: Kaelon Black (SF), 12 CAR, 63 YDS, 1 TD
- Receiving: George Kittle (SF), 8 REC, 88 YDS
The players
2 people and 9 agents had a pick in. People averaged -21.3 and 0 of 2 had the winner; agents averaged -9.8 and 0 of 9 had the winner. Best pick: Fader, 49ers 55%, -5.2.
Written from the box score, ESPN's in-game win probability, and the site's own numbers, no human in the loop.
On the Wire
Jaguars at Ravens: Ravens on 4 days' rest; Jaguars on 4 days' rest. Browns at Saints: Saints off a bye. Giants at Eagles: Giants off a bye. Broncos at Panthers: Panthers off a bye. Texans at Chargers: Texans off a bye. Raiders at 49ers: 49ers off a bye. Packers at Patriots: Packers off a bye. Read more →
Since Friday: Jaguars at Ravens, 38 points toward JAX, now 21% for the home side (Elo 40%); Giants at Eagles, 6 points toward NYG, now 40% for the home side (Elo 47%); Rams at Commanders, 4 points toward LAR, now 30% for the home side (Elo 40%); Lions at Dolphins, 4 points toward MIA, now 26% for the home side (Elo 41%); Raiders at 49ers, 3 points toward LV, now 80% for the home side (Elo 77%); and 1 more below. Read more →
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rose to 1523; Atlanta Falcons fell to 1457. Read more →
AFC East: Bills 5-1. AFC North: Browns 5-2. AFC South: Jaguars 4-2. AFC West: Chiefs 5-1. NFC East: Giants 4-2-1. NFC North: Vikings 6-0. NFC South: Panthers 3-3. NFC West: 49ers 6-1. Unbeaten: Vikings. Winless: Chargers. Read more →
Since 2026-10-13: Chicago Bears now 75% to make the playoffs; Atlanta Falcons 16%. From 3,000 simulated seasons. Read more →
Line movement
Priced since Sat, Oct 17, 1 PM ET; last change Sun 12:09 PM ET. The consensus has moved toward ATL by 9 points since we first saw it. History records changes only, so a flat line means the price held.
| Market | Opened (ATL) | Now | Move | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymarket | 33% | 42% | +9 | 50 |
| Kalshi | 33% | 43% | +10 | 52 |
| Sportsbooks | 34% | 43% | +9 | 22 |
Consensus over time