"Now, the 3-2 Atlanta Falconsa team that's won two straightcome to town with the NFL's scrimmage yards leader in Bijan Robinson and a quarterback in Michael Penix who isn't afraid to let it rip. San Francisco gets George Kittle back, which is the only piece of good news they've had all week. But with Mac Jones running the offense and Tatum Bethune trying to fill the unfillable shoes of a Hall of Famer, this game isn't about style."
"The Obvious Move Deommodore Lenoir's experiment at outside corner hasn't worked out so far. Uneventful is being kind. Regrettable is far more accurate. Now, with starting and upstart nickelback Upton Stout injured, the Niners are forced into a decision: Do they stick with the experiment and plug in the unproven Chase Lucas in the slot? Or do they finally move Lenoir back to the position where he was All-Pro caliber? With Fred Warner done for the year, this shouldn't even be a debate."
"Lenoir is the alpha of this defense now. You need your best, most physical player closer to the action, not stranded on an island he's proven he can't defend. The smart playthe only playis putting Darrell Luter on the outside and sliding Lenoir back inside. It's the one move that might actually provide the spark this reeling defense so desperately needs."
The 49ers enter the matchup severely undermanned, missing Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall and others, leaving both defense and offense compromised. The Falcons arrive with momentum, Bijan Robinson leading scrimmage yards and Michael Penix willing to push the ball downfield. George Kittle returns, but Mac Jones will run the offense and Tatum Bethune faces daunting expectations filling elite shoes. The critical tactical choice centers on Deommodore Lenoir's positioning; moving Lenoir back inside and placing Darrell Luter outside could stabilize the defense. The 49ers' 13-game interception drought and opponent predictability are pivotal factors for the game's outcome.
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