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FUMBLE! Falcons Scoop & Score to Take Big Lead vs. 49ers

The Atlanta Falcons are beating the odds and are winning on both sides of the ball against the San Francisco 49ers. Atlanta leads 14-0 in the first quarter.

Jeremy Brener

FUMBLE! Falcons Scoop & Score to Take Big Lead vs. 49ers
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The Atlanta Falcons are riding high in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers.

After scoring on the team's opening drive, the Falcons doubled their lead late in the first quarter with the help of the defense.

With the 49ers facing 3rd-and-1 on their own 20-yard line, running back Jeff Wilson Jr. ran the ball to try to get the first down. However, Wilson fumbled the ball after a hit from linebacker Rashaan Evans. Cornerback A.J. Terrell scooped it up and scored, but dropped the ball in the end zone before running out of bounds. Luckily for the Falcons, defensive back Jaylinn Hawkins was right behind him to fall on the ball in the end zone, scoring the touchdown for Atlanta.

Here's a look at the play ...

Atlanta also developed a rhythm on offense earlier in the quarter, completing an 11-play, 74-yard drive that ended in a MyCole Pruitt two-yard touchdown grab from Marcus Mariota.

Pruitt was called up from the practice squad this weekend and is fulfilling the role that would be played by Anthony Firkser, who is inactive for today's game.

The Falcons are playing their brand of football in the first quarter, and if they continue for the next three, it should be a comfortable win.

The Falcons hold a 14-0 lead over the 49ers at the end of the first quarter.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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