San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons prediction
NFL · Sunday, October 25, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET · Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Fox
Result
Final: San Francisco 49ers 20, Atlanta Falcons 29 (Atlanta Falcons won). Mel’s pick (San Francisco 49ers win 61% of the time) was wrong. Against the spread, Mel’s lean was wrong.
Mel’s pick
San Francisco 49ers win 61% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game, saved before it started.
- San Francisco 49ers: 61%
- Atlanta Falcons: 39%
Projected score
San Francisco 49ers 28, Atlanta Falcons 22. 19% of the simulations finished as one-score games.
Mel vs the betting line
Vegas has San Francisco 49ers −2.5. Mel projects San Francisco 49ers by 5.6, so the simulation leans San Francisco 49ers -2.5 against the spread.
The total is 50.5; Mel’s projected 50.3 is right around it.
Recent form
San Francisco 49ers (6-0) scored 30 and allowed 20.6 points a game over their last 5.
Atlanta Falcons (2-4) scored 25.8 and allowed 26.6 points a game over their last 5.
Who’s out
- San Francisco 49ers: Mike Evans (WR) – Out
Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Oct 25, 11:28 AM ET.
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