Falcons odds: It's a coin flip against the 49ers

"With that massive win, the Falcons enter Santa Clara as 1.5-point underdogs against the 49ers on Sunday Night Football, per FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under sits at 46.5 points. It wasn't just Atlanta winning on Sunday that was impressive - it was the way in which they won. The Falcons' defense had Josh Allen flummoxed for the entire evening, sacking him four times and saddling him with two interceptions."

"With quarterback Brock Purdy still on the shelf with a turf toe injury, it will be Mac Jones under center for San Francisco. To his part, Jones has been effective in relief of the injured Purdy, guiding the Niners to a 3-2 record in his starts. He's averaging 313 passing yards a game, and doing so without some of his top weapons in wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and tight end George Kittle."

"Atlanta's defense currently ranks first in the NFL for passing yards allowed and offensive yards per game, and the recent uptick in pass-rushing aptitude spells a tall order for Mac Jones and the 49ers offense. The Falcons are 33-48-1 all-time against the Niners, and 3-2 over their last five meetings. This game has heavy implications for each squad, and with the Atlanta defense showing out in primetime and the 49ers battling injury, it's no surprise that it's a coin flip heading into Sunday Night Football."

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Buffalo Bills 24-14 and now head to Santa Clara as 1.5-point underdogs to the 49ers with an over/under of 46.5. Atlanta's pass rush dominated Josh Allen, recording four sacks and forcing two interceptions, and will carry that momentum to San Francisco. Brock Purdy remains sidelined with turf toe, so Mac Jones will start, having posted a 3-2 record while averaging 313 passing yards per start without top weapons Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle. Atlanta ranks first in the NFL for passing yards allowed and offensive yards per game, and recent pass-rush gains create a significant challenge for the 49ers. The teams have a historical edge favoring San Francisco overall, but recent meetings and injuries make the matchup a near coin flip.

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