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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedOctober 26, 2026Miami-Dade County

Atlanta Falcons rookie Kendal Daniels records 11 tackles, interception, and fumble recovery in 29-20 win over San Francisco 49ers

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Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels returned from a severe neck injury sustained the previous week to lead his team with 11 tackles, a fourth-quarter interception, and a game-clinching fumble recovery in a 29-20 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

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Why It Matters

The performance lifted the Falcons to a 3-4 record and secured their first home win of the season, handing the previously undefeated 49ers their first loss.

Key Facts

  • Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels recorded a team-high 11 tackles against the San Francisco 49ers.
  • Daniels secured a crucial fourth-quarter interception and returned it 29 yards to set up a field goal.
  • Daniels recovered a fumble with 47 seconds remaining to seal a 29-20 victory for the Falcons.
  • The win improved the Falcons' record to 3-4 and marked their first home win of the season.
  • The San Francisco 49ers lost for the first time this season, largely due to four turnovers.
  • Coach Kevin Stefanski awarded Daniels a game ball following his performance.
  • Daniels returned to play just one week after being carted off the field on a stretcher with a head and neck brace following a collision with Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland.

Who's Mentioned

locationATLANTA“City where the game took place.”PersonJessie Bates“Falcon teammate who jarred the ball loose for a fumble.”OrganizationMercedes-Benz Stadium“Stadium where the game was played.”PersonHarold Perkins Jr.“Rookie linebacker and teammate of Daniels.”PersonNick Folk“Kicker who scored a field goal set up by Daniels's interception.”PersonMaason Smith“Falcon teammate commenting on Daniels's recovery.”PersonKevin Stefanski“Coach who praised Daniels and awarded him a game ball.”PersonBrock Purdy“San Francisco 49ers quarterback whose pass was intercepted by Daniels.”OrganizationSan Francisco 49ers“Professional football team that suffered its first loss.”PersonColston Loveland“Chicago Bears tight end involved in Daniels's previous week collision.”PersonKendal Daniels“Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker who returned from injury to star in the game.”PersonGeorge Kittle“49ers player who fumbled the ball.”OrganizationAtlanta Falcons“Professional football team that won the game.”