The San Francisco 49ers improved to 3-6 on Sunday, holding off the Atlanta Falcons by a final score of 17-16. The 49ers looked like they win in fairly decisive fashion, jumping on top 17-6 late in the second quarter. However, the Falcons quickly got back into it with a 1:03 scoring drive late in the quarter. The 49ers were scoreless in the second half, but their defense did a strong job slowing down the Falcons offense.
The 49ers did benefit in a big way late in the game by a curious decision from Falcons head coach Dan Quinn.