Brimming with confidence after back-to-back wins, the Atlanta Falcons looked to secure their third straight victory as they visited the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on “Sunday Night Football.” The Falcons had defeated the Washington Commanders and the Buffalo Bills in their last two games—both in convincing fashion. Now, they aimed to add the 49ers to that list.
However, the Falcons faced a significant setback with linebacker Divine Deablo, who would not return for the second half due to a forearm injury, according to ESPN’s Marc Raimondi. This loss is tough for Atlanta, as they need all the firepower they can get on defense to overcome the formidable 49ers. Deablo managed to register a solo tackle before exiting the game.
San Francisco took the lead at halftime, 10-3, with running back Christian McCaffrey scoring a touchdown on a one-yard plunge. On Atlanta’s side, quarterback Michael Pennix Jr. had a solid first half, completing 13 of 19 passes for 128 yards. Despite losing Deablo, the Falcons still have a chance to mount a comeback in the second half.
The 27-year-old Deablo signed a two-year, $14 million contract with Atlanta in March after spending his first four NFL seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders. He quickly established himself as a key contributor for the Falcons, logging 23 total tackles so far this season. Falcons coach Raheem Morris had high praise for Deablo even before the season started, describing him as “an avatar” and applauding his ability to “pressure the passer,” as noted by Heavy’s Trevor Williamson.
It remains unclear how serious Deablo’s forearm injury is. As of this writing, the 49ers lead 13-3 in the third quarter. Fans will be watching closely to see if Atlanta can overcome this challenge and turn the game around.
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