Falcons End 49ers Perfect Start; Seahawks Shut Out Chiefs in Week 7 Upsets

The Atlanta Falcons ended the San Francisco 49ers’ perfect start with a 29-20 victory, while the Seattle Seahawks delivered a dominant defensive performance to shut out the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3. These results marked significant shifts in the NFC landscape during Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season.

In Atlanta, Michael Penix Jr. orchestrated a decisive comeback against his former team. He completed 25 of 34 passes for 213 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. The Falcons capitalized on San Francisco’s four turnovers, converting them into 13 points. Brock Purdy struggled under pressure, throwing two interceptions and facing a defense that forced critical mistakes, including a late fumble by George Kittle. Head coach Kyle Shanahan admitted his team was "too careless" after losing their first game of the season.

Meanwhile, in Seattle, the defense stifled the high-powered Chiefs offense. Patrick Mahomes was limited to just 165 passing yards and one interception. Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the Seahawks' offense with 150 receiving yards and a touchdown. The result dropped Kansas City to 5-1 but highlighted vulnerabilities in their offensive line protection.

Other notable outcomes included:

• Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Baltimore Ravens 35-13, with Joe Burrow leading a second-half surge.
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers routed the Carolina Panthers 43-13 behind Baker Mayfield’s return from injury.
• Minnesota Vikings remained undefeated at 6-0 after defeating the Green Bay Packers 20-17.

These upsets suggest a highly competitive season, with traditional powerhouses like the 49ers and Chiefs facing early challenges.