Could be the game of the day out in SF, these two teams match up well. The Falcons have yet to get Michael Turner going, and Matt Ryan could find problems throwing against a much improved 49e’rs D. The Niners will go again with Glenn Coffee at RB as Frank Gore is out. Shaun Hill’s play is the key here, and so far, he looks like a guy that can lead the Niners to the playoffs.

I think for the Falcons to win they have to get Turner going, and Ryan has to stay upright and make sure he doesn’t make mistakes. This is going to be one tough test for the Falcons, and I think they come off the bye suffering a loss to take them to 2-2 as they get set for a Sunday nighter vs the Bears next week.

If the Falcons can run, they can win, but the Niners are playing at a high level, and will win here.

San Francisco 23 Atlanta 17