The 49ers are no longer among the NFL’s unbeaten teams after falling to the Falcons 29–20 on Sunday. San Francisco was bound to lose at some point, but this loss also put the team’s weaknesses on display: the defense and special teams must improve.
By starting 6–0, the 49ers cemented themselves as one of the league’s best teams, jumping to the top of power rankings and reemerging as a Super Bowl contender. Now, they’ve shown they also have work to do—especially ahead of the trade deadline.
