George Kittle Stays Defiant After 49Ers’ First Defeat

WHO:

Newsweek - George Kittle is a San Francisco 49ers tight end.

Heavy NFL - George Kittle and quarterback Brock Purdy played for the San Francisco 49ers; the Atlanta Falcons were the opposing team.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - George Kittle said there were “no excuses” after the loss.

NY Post - The 49ers dressed only four wide receivers for the game.

NY Post - Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, Ricky Pearsall, and rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling were ruled out.

Newsweek - The Atlanta Falcons handed San Francisco its first loss of the season.

Newsweek - Kittle had an “interesting take” after the loss.

Heavy NFL - The 49ers lost to the Falcons, 29-20, after committing four turnovers.

Heavy NFL - San Francisco had its worst offensive performance of the season.

Heavy NFL - Brock Purdy threw two costly interceptions.

Heavy NFL - Kittle made a “strong statement” after the defeat.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - The 49ers played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Heavy NFL - The game was a matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons.

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - San Francisco entered the matchup with a 6-0 record.

WHY:

NY Post - Injuries at wide receiver left the 49ers with only four receivers dressed.

Heavy NFL - The 49ers struggled offensively while missing several key wide receivers.

HOW:

Heavy NFL - San Francisco’s four turnovers included Purdy’s two interceptions.

The Atlanta Falcons handed the San Francisco 49ers their first loss of the season, winning 29 to 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and ending the 49ers’ six-game unbeaten start. San Francisco turned the ball over four times, including two costly interceptions by quarterback Brock Purdy, in its worst offensive performance of the season. Injuries left the 49ers with only four wide receivers dressed, but tight end George Kittle said there were “no excuses” after the defeat.