Final2022 Week 6

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA

San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons, Week 6 2022

San Francisco 49ers

Away

14

Atlanta Falcons

HomeWon

28

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
49ers0140014
Falcons1477028

SF 14ATL 28 Final

  • Passing leader

    Jimmy Garoppolo

    SF · QB

    18.9PPR pts

    29/41, 296 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Brandon Aiyuk

    SF · WR

    28.3PPR pts

    8 REC, 83 YDS, 2 TD

  • 49ers leader

    George Kittle

    SF · TE

    16.3PPR pts

    8 REC, 83 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Jaylinn Hawkins

    ATL

    1 INT, 1 TD, 4 TKL

Falcons 28, 49ers 14: Atlanta leads from start to finish

Atlanta led 21–14 at halftime and outscored San Francisco 7–0 after the break to win 28–14. San Francisco outgained the Falcons 346–289.

The 49ers went 3-for-8 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Falcons kept the ball for 33:25 and finished without a giveaway.

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Key advantages

  • +3 turnover margin ATL 0 turnovers
  • +26% third-down rate ATL 64% · SF 38%
  • +6:50 time of possession ATL 33:25 · SF 26:35

Game Highlights

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Why the Falcons Won

Atlanta won the turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, 49ers vs Falcons
49ersStatFalcons
3Turnovers0
38%Third-down conversion64%
26:35Time of possession33:25
Other team stats
346Total yards289
6.1Yards per play5.2
57Plays56

Scoring Summary

The Falcons scored four touchdowns; the 49ers scored two touchdowns.

Scoring plays, 49ers vs Falcons
TimeTeamPlaySFATL
1st quarter
8:46ATLMarcus Mariota → MyCole Pruitt, 2-yard TD Takes leadYounghoe Koo XP07
1:26ATLFalcons TD Extends leadYounghoe Koo XP014
2nd quarter
11:34SFJimmy Garoppolo → Brandon Aiyuk, 12-yard TDRobbie Gould XP714
7:07SFJimmy Garoppolo → Brandon Aiyuk, 14-yard TD Ties gameRobbie Gould XP1414
0:57ATLMarcus Mariota 3-yard TD run Takes leadYounghoe Koo XP1421
3rd quarter
8:40ATLMarcus Mariota → Kyle Pitts, 7-yard TD Extends leadYounghoe Koo XP1428
4th quarter
No scoring

Fantasy Points: 49ers vs Falcons, Week 6 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Brandon AiyukSFWR28.3 PTSWR4
  2. Marcus MariotaATLQB24.2 PTSQB5
  3. Jimmy GaroppoloSFQB18.9 PTSQB9
  4. George KittleSFTE17.3 PTSTE5

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Jimmy GaroppoloSFQB18.9QB929/4129622311087.0
Marcus MariotaATLQB24.2QB513/14129206501144.6Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Brandon AiyukSFWR28.3WR4WR———118832
George KittleSFTE17.3TE5TE———108830Start/Sit →
Deebo SamuelSFWR16.0WR19WR2110107790
Kyle PittsATLTE10.9TE12TE———33191
Olamide ZaccheausATLWR9.8WR40WR———44580Start/Sit →
MyCole PruittATLTE7.2TE23TE———1121
Drake LondonATLWR7.0WR49WR———43400Start/Sit →
Caleb HuntleyATLRB5.9RB36RB16590————
Tyler AllgeierATLRB5.1RB41RB15510————Start/Sit →
Jauan JenningsSFWR3.8WR64WR———32180Start/Sit →
Avery WilliamsATLRB1.8RB53RB2601120
Jeff WilsonSFRB0.5RB64RB72501000
Tevin ColemanSFRB0.3RB67RB430————
Ray-Ray McCloudSFWR0.0—WR———1000
Charlie WoernerSFTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

San Francisco 49ers

Snap Share

  1. George KittleTE59 snaps98%
  2. Brandon AiyukWR55 snaps92%
  3. Deebo SamuelWR50 snaps83%
  4. Jeff WilsonRB31 snaps52%
  5. Ray-Ray McCloudWR20 snaps33%

Target Share37 targets

  1. Brandon Aiyuk30%, 11 targets
  2. George Kittle27%, 10 targets
  3. Deebo Samuel27%, 10 targets
  4. Jauan Jennings8%, 3 targets
  5. Ray-Ray McCloud3%, 1 targets
  6. Other5%, 2 targets

Carry Share16 carries

  1. Jeff Wilson44%, 7 carries
  2. Tevin Coleman25%, 4 carries
  3. Jimmy Garoppolo19%, 3 carries
  4. Deebo Samuel13%, 2 carries

Atlanta Falcons

Snap Share

  1. Olamide ZaccheausWR43 snaps74%
  2. Parker HesseTE41 snaps71%
  3. Drake LondonWR39 snaps67%
  4. Kyle PittsTE33 snaps57%
  5. Tyler AllgeierRB33 snaps57%

Target Share13 targets

  1. Olamide Zaccheaus31%, 4 targets
  2. Drake London31%, 4 targets
  3. Kyle Pitts23%, 3 targets
  4. MyCole Pruitt8%, 1 targets
  5. Avery Williams8%, 1 targets

Carry Share39 carries

  1. Caleb Huntley41%, 16 carries
  2. Tyler Allgeier38%, 15 carries
  3. Marcus Mariota15%, 6 carries
  4. Avery Williams5%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
George KittleSFTE5998%1027%0
Brandon AiyukSFWR5592%1130%0
Deebo SamuelSFWR5083%1027%2
Olamide ZaccheausATLWR4374%431%0
Parker HesseATLTE4171%00%0
Drake LondonATLWR3967%431%0
Kyle PittsATLTE3357%323%0
Tyler AllgeierATLRB3357%00%15
Jeff WilsonSFRB3152%13%7
Caleb HuntleyATLRB2034%00%16
Ray-Ray McCloudSFWR2033%13%0
Jauan JenningsSFWR1932%38%0
MyCole PruittATLTE1628%18%0
Charlie WoernerSFTE1627%13%0
Bryan EdwardsATLWR1221%00%0
Tevin ColemanSFRB1220%00%4
Damiere ByrdATLWR1119%00%0
KhaDarel HodgeATLWR712%00%0
Avery WilliamsATLRB712%18%2
Willie SneadSFWR58%00%0
Tyrion Davis-PriceSFRB12%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+14.4Marcus Mariota24.2 PTS vs 9.8 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−5.7Jeff Wilson Jr.0.5 PTS vs 6.2 xFP
  • Highest expected volume19.3 xFPJimmy Garoppolo18.9 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Jimmy GaroppoloSF · QB18.919.3−0.4100%41 att—41319%00%
Brandon AiyukSF · WR28.318.3+10.092%27% tgt—000%1127%
Deebo Samuel Sr.SF · WR16.017.9−1.983%24% tgt—0213%1024%
George KittleSF · TE16.316.7−0.498%24% tgt—000%1024%
Caleb HuntleyATL · RB5.910.3−4.434%40% car—01640%00%
Marcus MariotaATL · QB24.29.8+14.4100%14 att—14615%00%
Tyler AllgeierATL · RB5.19.7−4.657%38% car—01538%00%
Drake LondonATL · WR7.06.7+0.367%29% tgt—000%429%
Kyle JuszczykSF · RB7.36.7+0.6—10% tgt—000%410%
Olamide ZaccheausATL · WR9.86.7+3.174%29% tgt—000%429%
Jeff Wilson Jr.SF · RB0.56.2−5.752%44% car—0744%12%
Jauan JenningsSF · WR3.85.0−1.232%7% tgt—000%37%
Kyle Pitts Sr.ATL · TE10.95.0+5.957%21% tgt—000%321%
Avery WilliamsATL · RB1.83.0−1.212%7% tgt—025%17%
Tevin ColemanSF · RB0.32.6−2.320%25% car—0425%00%
Keith SmithATL · RB2.02.3−0.3—7% tgt—013%17%
Charlie WoernerSF · TE0.01.7−1.727%2% tgt—000%12%
MyCole PruittATL · TE7.21.7+5.528%7% tgt—000%17%
Ray-Ray McCloud IIISF · WR0.01.7−1.733%2% tgt—000%12%

Team totals: 49ers 41 targets and 16 carries; Falcons 14 targets and 40 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Jimmy Garoppolo

SF · QB · 18.9 pts on 19.3 expected

29 of 41 passing for 296 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 3 carries for 11 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.3 expected.

Marcus Mariota Ran hot

ATL · QB · 24.2 pts on 9.8 expected

13 of 14 passing for 129 yards, 2 touchdowns; 6 carries for 50 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 9.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Marcus Mariota →

Brandon Aiyuk Ran hot

SF · WR · 28.3 pts on 18.3 expected

11 targets (27% of the team's), 8 catches for 83 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Deebo Samuel Sr.

SF · WR · 16.0 pts on 17.9 expected

10 targets (24% of the team's), 7 catches for 79 yards; 2 carries (13% of the team's) for 11 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.9 expected.

Caleb Huntley

ATL · RB · 5.9 pts on 10.3 expected

16 carries (40% of the team's) for 59 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.3 expected.

Tyler Allgeier

ATL · RB · 5.1 pts on 9.7 expected

15 carries (38% of the team's) for 51 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Tyler Allgeier →

Jeff Wilson Jr. Unlucky

SF · RB · 0.5 pts on 6.2 expected

1 target (2% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 7 carries (44% of the team's) for 25 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 6.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Kyle Pitts Sr. Ran hot

ATL · TE · 10.9 pts on 5.0 expected

3 targets (21% of the team's), 3 catches for 19 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Atlanta Falcons

  • Stock up: Caleb Huntley played 34% of the snaps, up from a 17% season average.
  • Stock up: Olamide Zaccheaus played 74% of the snaps, up from a 58% season average.
  • Stock down: Kyle Pitts Sr. played 57% of the snaps, down from a 76% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 49ers defense and Falcons defense
Points allowed to49ers DFalcons D
QBs14.615.7
RBs15.521.8
WRs36.433.6
TEs10.214.2

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Atlanta opened at 40% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Falcons win probability

Falcons win probability by game minuteFalcons started at 40%, stood at 70% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 6 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +22Mariota → Pruitt, 2-yd TD40% → 62%Q1 8:46
  2. +19Falcons TD64% → 83%Q1 1:26
  3. −19Garoppolo → Aiyuk, 12-yd TD85% → 66%Q2 11:34
  4. −26Garoppolo → Aiyuk, 14-yd TD68% → 42%Q2 7:07
  5. +28Mariota 3-yd TD run43% → 70%Q2 0:57

Swing in Falcons win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, 49ers vs Falcons
San Francisco 49ersMeasureAtlanta Falcons
57Plays56
72%Pass rate29%
7.2Yds / dropback7.6
3.1Yds / carry4.2
3/8Third downs9/14

Efficiency edge Atlanta ran 1 fewer plays but gained 1.1 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • SF Aiyuk 27% · Samuel 24% · Kittle 24%
  • ATL London 29% · Zaccheaus 29% · Pitts 21%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, 49ers vs Falcons
ResultSFATL
Touchdowns23
Field goals00
Punts35
Turnovers30
Turnovers on downs10

ATL turnover edge: +3

  • The Falcons opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 74-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Falcons drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 18 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
ATLQ1 15:0011746:14Touchdown
SFQ1 8:46361:48Punt
ATLQ1 6:585143:59Punt
SFQ1 2:593101:33Fumble
SFQ1 1:268794:52Touchdown
ATLQ2 11:34332:18Punt
SFQ2 9:164322:09Touchdown
ATLQ2 7:0711756:10Touchdown
SFQ2 0:575270:57Interception
SFQ3 15:00351:08Punt
ATLQ3 13:529655:12Touchdown
SFQ3 8:405192:01Punt
ATLQ3 6:396183:59Punt
SFQ3 2:406272:55Interception
ATLQ4 14:456154:03Punt
SFQ4 10:4216808:08Downs
ATLQ4 2:345201:30Punt
SFQ4 1:044511:04End of game
About these numbers

The Falcons' fumble touchdown is counted as a 49ers lost fumble, not as a Falcons possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

49ers vs Falcons Head-to-Head

The 49ers and Falcons first met in 1966 and have played 83 times since.

All-time series
49–33–149ers lead, 83 meetings since 1966
Postseason
1–149ers won in 2012; Falcons won in 1998
Largest 49ers win
45–31989
Largest Falcons win
45–102009

Since 2021

2–1 49ers lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. 4 = 49ers win, F = Falcons win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 7 49ers at Falcons Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, 49ers vs Falcons
49ersStatFalcons
13-4Record7-10
26.5Points per game21.5
365.6Yards per game318.6
5.9Yards per play5.4
16.3Points allowed per game22.7
300.6Yards allowed per game362.1

49ers vs Falcons Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
SF −3.549ers failed to cover by 17.5
Total
46Under: 42 points scored (by 4)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
49ers24.814−10.8
Falcons21.328+6.8

The Falcons beat their implied total and the 49ers fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: 49ers 1–1 ATS, unders 2–0.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

San Francisco 49ers

Against the spread
3–3
Over/under
1–5
ATS as favorite
3–3
ATS on the road
1–3

Atlanta Falcons

Against the spread
6–0
Over/under
3–3
ATS as underdog
6–0
ATS at home
3–0

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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49ers vs Falcons Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 7 in Atlanta. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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49ers vs Falcons Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 49ers vs Falcons Week 6 game?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the San Francisco 49ers 28–14 in Week 6 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on October 16, 2022. See the Falcons' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of 49ers vs Falcons?

The final score was Falcons 28, 49ers 14. The Falcons led 21–14 at halftime, and the second half went 49ers 0, Falcons 7.

What happened in the 49ers vs Falcons game?

Atlanta led 21–14 at halftime and outscored San Francisco 7–0 after the break to win 28–14. San Francisco outgained the Falcons 346–289. Brandon Aiyuk led all players with 8 catches for 83 yards and 2 touchdowns. The 49ers committed 3 turnovers, the Falcons none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in 49ers vs Falcons?

Brandon Aiyuk led the game with 28.3 PPR fantasy points, the WR4 of Week 6, on 8 catches for 83 yards and 2 touchdowns. Marcus Mariota was next with 24.2 (QB5).

Who led 49ers vs Falcons in passing, rushing and receiving?

Jimmy Garoppolo (SF) led all passers with 29 of 41 for 296 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Caleb Huntley (ATL) led in rushing with 16 carries for 59 yards. Brandon Aiyuk (SF) led in receiving with 8 catches for 83 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did Brandon Aiyuk score against the Falcons?

Brandon Aiyuk scored 28.3 points in PPR leagues, 24.3 in half-PPR and 20.3 in standard scoring against the Falcons in Week 6 of the 2022 season, on 8 catches for 83 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 27% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in 49ers vs Falcons?

Marcus Mariota outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 24.2 PPR points on 9.8 xFP (+14.4). Jeff Wilson Jr. fell furthest short, with 0.5 points on 6.2 xFP (−5.7). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Falcons beat the 49ers?

The Falcons beat the 49ers 28–14 because they won the turnover battle 3–0.

Which team won the turnover battle in 49ers vs Falcons?

The Falcons won the turnover battle 3–0: the 49ers gave the ball away 3 times and the Falcons not at all. The Falcons won the game.

What is the all-time 49ers vs Falcons record?

The 49ers lead the all-time series 49–33–1 across 83 meetings since 1966, including a 1–1 record in the postseason.

When did the 49ers and Falcons last play before this game?

Before Week 6 of 2022, they last met in the 2021 season on December 19, 2021, when the 49ers beat the Falcons 31–13.

Have the 49ers and Falcons met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2012 playoffs. The 49ers are 1–1 against the Falcons in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for 49ers vs Falcons?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was 49ers −3.5, making the San Francisco 49ers 3.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 46. That implied about 24.8 points for the 49ers and 21.3 for the Falcons.

Did 49ers vs Falcons go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 46, and the teams combined for 42 points, 4 under the number.

Who covered the spread in 49ers vs Falcons?

The Falcons covered as 3.5-point underdogs against the closing line of 49ers −3.5. The final margin was 14 points.