Brimming with confidence after back-to-back wins, the Atlanta Falcons aimed to secure their third straight victory as they visited the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium for “Sunday Night Football.”

The Falcons entered the game riding high, having convincingly defeated the Washington Commanders and the Buffalo Bills in their previous two outings. With momentum on their side, they looked to add the 49ers to their list of vanquished opponents.

However, Atlanta faced a significant setback when linebacker Divine Deablo was forced to exit in the first half due to a forearm injury. According to ESPN’s Marc Raimondi, Deablo will not return for the second half. This is a tough loss for the Falcons, who rely heavily on defensive firepower to contain a formidable 49ers offense. Before leaving the game, Deablo had registered a solo tackle.

At halftime, San Francisco held a 10-3 lead, thanks in part to running back Christian McCaffrey, who scored on a one-yard touchdown run. Despite the deficit, Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had a solid first half, completing 13 of 19 passes for 128 yards.

Even without Deablo, Atlanta remains poised to mount a comeback in the second half.

Deablo, 27, signed a two-year, $14 million contract with the Falcons in March after spending his first four NFL seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders. He quickly established himself as a key contributor in Atlanta, accumulating 23 total tackles so far this season. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris had high praise for Deablo even before the season began, describing him as “an avatar” and commending his ability to “pressure the passer,” as highlighted in a report by Heavy’s Trevor Williamson.

The severity of Deablo’s forearm injury is currently unknown. As of the latest update, the 49ers lead 13-3 early in the third quarter, with both teams battling hard under the lights at Levi’s Stadium.
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