Falcons End 49ers' Unbeaten Run in Week 7 NFL Action

The Atlanta Falcons defeated the San Francisco 49ers 29-20 on Sunday, October 25, ending San Francisco's winless start to the 2026 NFL season. The game concluded with the Falcons capitalizing on four turnovers, while rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels intercepted quarterback Brock Purdy late in the contest to secure the victory. Michael Penix Jr. threw three touchdown passes for Atlanta during the game.

Elsewhere in the NFL's Week 7 schedule, the Cincinnati Bengals erased a 13-point halftime deficit to beat the Baltimore Ravens 35-13. Quarterback Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes in the second half, and wide receiver Tee Higgins recorded 148 receiving yards and a touchdown. The Ravens failed to score after halftime, and quarterback Lamar Jackson played with an ankle injury.

The Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 20-17 on a 22-yard field goal by Jake Bates as time expired. Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Jameson Williams, while Amon-Ra St. Brown caught nine passes for 153 yards. In a separate matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers won 16-10 against the New Orleans Saints in the league's first regular-season game in France. Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass, and Chris Boswell made three field goals for the Steelers, who improved to their third consecutive victory.

The Minnesota Vikings maintained their unbeaten record with a 16-10 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Harrison Smith recorded a late interception to seal the result, bringing Minnesota to a 6-0 record. The Miami Dolphins earned their first win of the season with a 28-25 victory over the New York Jets. Quarterback Malik Willis threw two touchdown passes and ran for another, while the Jets failed to complete a late comeback attempt.

Other results from Sunday included a 27-21 overtime win for the New York Giants over the Houston Texans, with Devin Singletary scoring on a 30-yard run. The Cleveland Browns defeated the Tennessee Titans 27-24, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 43-13. The Denver Broncos won 30-16 on the road against the Arizona Cardinals, while the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 35-21. Matthew Stafford threw three touchdown passes for the Rams, extending his career record for passing touchdowns. The Seattle Seahawks handed the Kansas City Chiefs their first loss of the season with a 20-3 victory, limiting Patrick Mahomes to 165 passing yards and one interception. Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught nine passes for 150 yards, and Sam Darnold threw for 257 yards. The Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, and Washington Commanders had byes this week.