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49ers can expect a tough afternoon against Atlanta Falcons

The particulars

  • Opponent: at Atlanta Falcons
  • Time: 1:05 p.m.
  • Line: Falcons by 13 1/2
  • Records: 49ers 1-12, Falcons 8-5
  • TV/radio: Ch. 40 (Thom Brennaman, Charles Davis, Chris Spielman), 680, 1320

Three things to watch

KNOCKING MATT RYAN OUT OF RHYTHM

First-round draft pick DeForest Buckner has been getting deserved attention lately, but fellow defensive end Ronald Blair, a fifth-round pick, also has been playing better and seeing his snap count increase. Blair, who enters the game on passing downs, will be instrumental if the 49ers are going to be able to knock Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan out of rhythm.