A relentless Christian McCaffrey-led ground game and a smothering defense propelled the San Francisco 49ers to a 20-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

NFL Week 7 rolls on when the San Francisco 49ers host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football tonight. Start time, NFL TV schedule and how to watch.

The 49ers won't have one of their top rookies tonight when they face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football.

The surging Atlanta Falcons are off to the West Coast for a “Sunday Night Football” showdown with the San Francisco 49ers.

The Atlanta Falcons are 3-2 after five weeks, but despite having the NFL's No. 1 ranked defense, those around the league have been hesitant to buy in just yet. That narrative could change if the Falcons are able to defeat the San Francisco 49ers on the road in Week 7.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/49ers as How one player shocked the 49ers' run game back to life. The San Francisco 49ers got the return of George Kittle to their lineup at the best possible time.

Kyle Shanahan discusses the 49ers Week 7 win against the Atlanta Falcons, sharing injury updates and highlighting LB Tatum Bethune, CB Darrell Luter Jr., and others.

The Atlanta Falcons believed the San Francisco 49ers defense was in a weakened state Sunday night. Robert Saleh's unit proved them wrong early and often.