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Falcons Beat 49ers, Jump Power Rankings
Atlanta Falcons upset San Francisco 49ers to jump NFL power rankings.
In brief
Atlanta Falcons upset San Francisco 49ers to jump NFL power rankings. Atlanta Falcons beat unbeaten 49ers to move up NFL power rankings. Originally reported by Atlanta Falcons On SI.
Falcons start season
Atlanta Falcons began season 0-2 but look like playoff threat with Michael Penix Jr. returning.
Falcons beat 49ers
Falcons beat unbeaten San Francisco 49ers after losing two straight games.
Cooper Rush played
Team played Cooper Rush as emergency quarterback after signing him day training camp opened.
Media slow to react
National media slow to get behind Falcons after big win due to past spotlight struggles.
Defense improving
Overachieving defense getting key players back soon including James Pearce Jr. in two weeks.
NFL Network ranking
NFL Network ranks Falcons No. 13 after moving from No. 19 to No. 13.
Nick Shook support
Nick Shook says Falcons inspired after beating 49ers with Penix Jr. comfortable in offense.
SI ranking jump
Sports Illustrated ranks Falcons No. 16 after jumping from No. 23 to No. 16.
Connor Orr analysis
Connor Orr says Tommy Rees helped Penix Jr. with comfort throws against 49ers defense.
CBS Sports ranking
CBS Sports ranks Falcons No. 19 after moving from No. 23 to No. 19.
ESPN ranking
ESPN ranks Falcons No. 19 after small jump from No. 22 to No. 19.
Next game
Falcons face Buccaneers in Tampa on Sunday to advance playoff agenda.
What matters most
Atlanta Falcons beat unbeaten 49ers to move up NFL power rankings.
