The 49ers have received injury updates on QB Brock Purdy and WR Ricky Pearsall ahead of their Week 8 clash vs. the Texans.

Expert recap and game analysis of the San Francisco 49ers vs. Atlanta Falcons NFL game from October 19, 2025 on ESPN.

A relentless Christian McCaffrey-led ground game and a smothering defense propelled the San Francisco 49ers to a 20-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

The San Francisco 49ers had one of their best rushing performances of the season on Sunday, but the exclamation point of the evening should not have counted. The Niners drove 60 yards down the field in the fourth quarter against the Falcons when Kyle Shanahan called for a right-side handoff to running back Christian McCaffrey.

Quarterback Brock Purdy remains limited by a toe injury and could miss his fourth straight game for the San Francisco 49ers.

Although Mac Jones is 4-1 since stepping in as the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, Brock Purdy’s turf toe injury is turning out to be more serious than initially expected. It’s a strange situation. After injuring his toe in Week 1, he was rushed back and looked far from his usual self in his second game.

The Atlanta Falcons are 3-2 after five weeks, but despite having the NFL's No. 1 ranked defense, those around the league have been hesitant to buy in just yet. That narrative could change if the Falcons are able to defeat the San Francisco 49ers on the road in Week 7.

After starting the season with a 5-2 record, the San Francisco 49ers take on the Houston Texans in Week 9. Here's a look at the betting odds.

The 49ers won't have one of their top rookies tonight when they face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football.