Falcons vs. 49ers: A look at the series history going into 2025
The San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons share a deep-rooted history, having met since 1966 . Once fierce division rivals in the NFC West , they now face off as cross-divisional foes after the Falcons moved to the NFC South in 2002. Mon, Oct 20 49ers won! Recent Matchup (October 19, 2025)
: San Francisco’s dominance was most notable in the 1980s and 90s , going 12–1–1 during one stretch behind Joe Montana. Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 Games) NFL San Francisco 49ers Vs Atlanta Falcons
: The loss dropped Atlanta to a 3–3 record , while the 49ers secured a critical conference win. All-Time Series & Rivalry The 49ers hold the upper hand in this long-standing series: Series Record : San Francisco leads 49–33–1 .
While the 49ers lead the all-time series, recent years have been more competitive, with Atlanta winning three of the last five meetings. Falcons vs
: The 49ers are particularly strong at home, with a 30–12 record against Atlanta.
The 49ers defeated the Falcons at Levi's Stadium during a prime-time Sunday Night Football game. Mon, Oct 20 49ers won
: The 49ers' defense limited Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. to one touchdown and forced a fumble.