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The Atlanta Falcons were unsure who they would face in Sunday night's matchup with the San Francisco 49ers, but that question has been answered.
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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 Atlanta Falcons received a national audience on Monday night, and for the second time this season, they put on a show in prime time. Atlanta dominated a Buffalo Bills team that many expect to be a Super Bowl contender.
San Francisco 49ers team reporter Briana Jeannel addresses fans’ biggest questions ahead of Week 7 "Sunday Night Football" vs. the Atlanta Falcons.
The Falcons Wire on MSN
Falcons vs. Bills highlights: Atlanta dominates Buffalo in Week 6 win
The Falcons are back on national TV in Week 6, hosting the Buffalo Bills on ESPN's Monday Night Football. Chris Fowler, Dan Orlovsky an Louis Riddick will be in the broadcast booth for tonight's game. Atlanta still has three other prime-time games, including a Week 7 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.
Heading into their bye, the Buffalo Bills have tabbed two starters as week to week and four other injured players as day to day.
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Bills’ offense at fault vs. Falcons
With just over 11 minutes left in the second quarter the Buffalo Bills allowed an 81-yard touchdown by Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson. It was Atlanta’s third touchdown on four drives, it was at this point I became convinced I’d be writing about one of the worst defensive performances I’ve ever witnessed.