SANTA CLARA — George Kittle demanded energy from his team prior to the 49ers' 20-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons and on Sunday night at Levi's Stadium, and the entire locker room delivered.
“If you need inspiration to play football on Sunday night football in Levi’s Stadium, I don’t really need you on my team,” Kittle said after the game. “I didn’t see that today. I saw all the guys inspired to go out there and hit a person in the face.”
The 49ers came through with a true team win with standout performances throughout the roster.
From kicker Eddy Piñeiro who was perfect from 55 and 43 yards out, to cornerback Chase Lucas who didn’t allow a catch on two targets, registering one pass breakup, the team showed up energized.
Even star linebacker Fred Warner was able to energize th