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Find out how to watch the NFL Week 7 game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons, as well as the latest odds and updated injury report.
The 49ers won't have one of their top rookies tonight when they face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football.
The 49ers have been decimated by injuries this season. San Francisco waived another tight end to make room on the roster for Kittle. It feels like the San Francisco 49ers are hit with the injury bug every NFL season — and this one is no different.
Live blog] The Atlanta Falcons (3-2) take on the San Francisco 49ers (4-2) in an NFC showdown on Sunday Night Football from the site
We might get a solid answer on Sunday, when the two sides meet on the West Coast for a "Sunday Night Football" showdown. Can Michael Penix Jr. step up alongside Bijan to overcome Robert Saleh's 49ers defense?
Practice availability can sometimes serve as guidance, meaning the expectation is that Purdy will continue to practice ahead of Week 8. It's unknown how much will be enough to get the Niners starter back to game action. In the meantime, Jones continues to fill admirably for San Francisco, leading the team to a 3-1 record in four starts.
Atlanta brings momentum from two consecutive wins into a primetime showdown at Levi's Stadium, with kickoff set for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC. Here's how to watch for free.
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49ers Week 7 injury report contains one major piece of good news
The San Francisco 49ers didn't get all the good news they wanted, but they did get one major piece back on their Week 7 injury report.