The Atlanta Falcons lost to the San Francisco 49ers 17-16 in their most recent contest. Most analysts suggested that the Falcons would roll over the 49ers but this was not the case at all. The 49ers looked like the better team for most of the game. Let’s examine the key plays that led to yet another Falcons loss.
Roughing the passer call
Falcons linebacker Philip Wheeler went barreling through the middle of the 49ers offensive line and put a bone-jarring hit on their quarterback Blaine Gabbert. The officials threw a flag for roughing the passer which gave the 49ers a first down instead of third-and-long.