Falcons knock off unbeaten 49ers 29-20 in Atlanta
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Michael Penix Jr. threw three touchdown passes Sunday as the Atlanta Falcons capitalized on four turnovers to stun the previously unbeaten San Francisco 49ers 29-20.The victory snapped a two-game skid for Atlanta while delivering San Francisco its first defeat of the season.The Falcons turned San Francisco miscues into 13 points, completely flipping the momentum of the contest.Rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels intercepted a Brock Purdy pass meant for Jordan Watkins with 2:34 remaining in the fourth quarter. Daniels capped his clutch performance by recovering a George Kittle fumble with under a minute left on the clock.Earlier in the second quarter, Kaelon Black lost a fumble at the Atlanta 29 that Gervon Dexter Sr. recovered, leading to a 33-yard field goal from Nick Folk. Jessie Bates III intercepted Purdy at the Atlanta 10 in the third quarter to set up another scoring drive.McCaffrey was examined in the sideline injury tent, tested his leg by running, and went to the locker room befo