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The Atlanta Falcons (3-2) battle the San Francisco 49ers (4-2) on Sunday Night Football at Levi's Stadium. Kickoff in Santa Clara, California, is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NFL odds around the Falcons vs. 49ers odds and make our expert NFL picks and predictions for the best bets.
The Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco will face off on Sunday Night Football. What will Raheem Morris' squad need to answer ahead of this pivotal matchup?
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Falcons activate DL, place cornerback on IR ahead of 49ers game
The 49ers won't have starting quarterback Brock Purdy against the Falcons on Sunday, but they did get tight end George Kittle back from the injured reserve list. Kittle was officially activated on Saturday afternoon and will return in time for Week 7. Mac Jones will get the start for the 49ers.
The San Francisco 49ers have dealt with a barrage of injuries in the first half of the season, but they are finally getting one of their best players back at full health. Star tight end George Kittle has been activated off of injured reserved ahead of the team's Week 7 game against the Atlanta Falcons.
The 49ers made room on the 53-man roster by placing four-time All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner on injured reserve with an ankle surgery and waived tight end Brayden Willis. The team had previously placed receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling on IR this week with a calf injury.
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49ers name starting QB for Sunday Night Football game vs. Falcons
The San Francisco 49ers have named Mac Jones their starting quarterback for Sunday night's game against the Atlanta Falcons. Head coach Kyle Shanahan ruled starter Brock Purdy out due to a toe injury. Purdy, the former seventh-round pick, has missed all but two games this season.
The offensive line, tight ends, and wide receivers are letting Christian McCaffrey down. However, this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons provides an opportunity for the 49ers to wake up their run game.