UPDATE TIME: 49ers vs. Falcons – How to Watch/Listen to NFL Week 7

📺 TELEVISION BROADCAST
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Nationwide: The game will be broadcast live on NBC.
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Local Markets:
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In San Francisco: Watch on KNTV (NBC Bay Area).
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In Atlanta: Watch on WXIA (11 Alive, NBC Atlanta).
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Commentators: Expected to include NBC’s top team: Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), and Melissa Stark (sideline reporter).
💻 LIVE STREAMING
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Nationwide:
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Peacock: Watch live with plans starting at $5.99/month, supporting smart TVs, phones, and tablets.
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NFL+: Watch live on mobile phones or tablets, including replays and highlights.
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Fubo: Streaming service providing NBC, CBS, FOX, and NFL Network (offers a free trial).
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YouTube TV: Includes NBC and other NFL channels, suitable for live viewing.
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Local Markets:
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49ers: Watch via the San Francisco 49ers app or NBC Sports Bay Area.
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Falcons: Watch on AtlantaFalcons.com or the Atlanta Falcons app (free in the Atlanta area).
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Out-of-Market: Requires NFL Sunday Ticket (on YouTube/YouTube TV) to watch out-of-market games.
🎧 RADIO BROADCAST
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San Francisco: Listen live on KSAN 107.7 FM / KNBR 104.5 FM / 680 AM, with commentators Greg Papa and Tim Ryan.
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Atlanta: Listen on WZGC 92.9 The Game, with Wes Durham (play-by-play) and Dave Archer (analyst).
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Nationwide/International: Listen on SiriusXM NFL Radio, with separate 49ers (Ch. 227) and Falcons (Ch. 385) channels.
📅 GAME DETAILS
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Time/Location: Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 5:20 PM PDT, at Levi’s® Stadium, Santa Clara, California.
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Betting Odds (per BetMGM):
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49ers favored with a -2.5 point spread (-110).
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Moneyline: 49ers (-175), Falcons (+145).
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Over/Under: 46 points.
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Tickets: Available for purchase via Ticketmaster or StubHub. Stadium gates open at 3:20 PM PDT, parking lots open at 1:20 PM PDT.
🔑 KEY STORYLINES
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San Francisco 49ers (4-2): Despite being ravaged by injuries (Brock Purdy missing 4/6 games, George Kittle absent since Week 1, Nick Bosa and Fred Warner out for the season), the 49ers are still co-leading the NFC West thanks to roster depth under head coach Kyle Shanahan. In their Week 6 loss 30-19 to the Buccaneers, RB Christian McCaffrey recorded 111 total yards and 1 TD, while QB Mac Jones threw for 347 yards. The defense struggled allowing 30 points, but WR Kendrick Bourne (142 receiving yards) was a bright spot. Purdy may return, but if Jones continues to start, he needs to improve consistency.
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Atlanta Falcons (3-2): The Falcons are heating up after an upset win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 6, with RB Bijan Robinson leading the NFL with 822 total scrimmage yards. QB Michael Penix Jr. has shown improved efficiency (12.0 and 7.8 yards per attempt recently), but a run-heavy scheme limits his potential. The Falcons’ defense allows 253.4 yards per game, creating opportunities for the 49ers’ offense (averaging 373.7 yards). Robinson will be a major threat against the 49ers’ defense missing Warner and Bosa.
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Head-to-Head History: The 49ers lead 48-33-1 all-time, with a 29-11 home advantage. The most recent game at Levi’s Stadium (2021) saw the 49ers win 31-13. This matchup promises tension as the Falcons’ explosive offense faces the 49ers’ weakened defense.
⚠️ SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GAMEBoth teams are NFC playoff contenders, with the 49ers aiming to solidify their NFC West lead and the Falcons wanting to maintain their winning momentum. The 49ers need to leverage home-field advantage to overcome injury challenges, while the Falcons rely on Robinson to exploit the opponent’s weak defense. This game promises to be a tense battle between two high-energy teams, with high-scoring potential from both offenses.
📱 FOLLOW THE GAME
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Live Updates: Follow via 49ers.com, AtlantaFalcons.com, or the teams’ mobile apps.
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Social Media:
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49ers: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook (@49ers).
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Falcons: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook (@AtlantaFalcons).
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NFL+: Provides highlights, stats, and post-game analysis.