After an emotional Week 6 loss in Tampa Bay that saw the San Francisco 49ers lose their leader for the season, the 49ers will look to bounce back against another NFC South foe – and former NFC West rival – with a Sunday night tilt against the upstart Atlanta Falcons.
While the 49ers are coming off their second loss of the season in a 30-19 defeat to the Buccaneers, the Falcons are flying high with consecutive wins over the Commanders and Bills. With a balanced offense that features one of the most-feared ball carriers in the league, it’s the Falcons’ defense that’s been their best feature, allowing a league-best 253 yards per game.
But before we get to Atlanta’s defense, let’s take a look at that running back who can beat you in different ways. These are the numbers to know for Week 7: