49ers grades: The defensive line laid an egg; Secondary struggles continue
Niners Nation • • sports
Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers lost their first game of the season in Week 7 against the Atlanta Falcons, with penalties, turnovers, and a missed extra point contributing to the defeat.
- Quarterback Brock Purdy showed mixed performance, completing 67% of passes with a high passing success rate but was hampered by interceptions and limited scrambling ability.
- The running backs, led by Christian McCaffrey and Kaelon Black, performed well on the ground despite some fumbles, with Black showing his best game of the season.
- The defensive line struggled significantly for the first time this season, failing to generate pressure and allowing notable yardage before contact, while the linebackers and secondary showed coverage weaknesses.
- Coaching was generally sound offensively, but the defense failed to adjust effectively to the Falcons' strategy, leading to a breakdown in pressure and coverage that allowed Atlanta to control the game.
