In another sequence, quarterback Cam Ward was stopped short on a running play keeping the ball away from Pollard, followed by another stop on third down. A strong punt return subsequently allowed the Atlanta Falcons to take over possession at their 40-yard line.
After opening the game with three consecutive punts in the first half, the Bengals surged ahead after the break with three straight touchdowns. Quarterback Joe Burrow rebounded from a difficult opening two quarters by throwing a second touchdown of the quarter to capture the lead, building upon an initial seven-yard completion on the field.
Special teams action saw the Niners recover the first kick, while the Falcons gathered up the second. Observers noted that the Falcons would maintain positive momentum if Christian McCaffrey failed to return following the halftime break.
The officials review a touchdown for age but reverse the call and the 49ers have to go back to work on offense at 2nd and 10 from Atlanta’s 23-yard line.
On the next play quarterback Cam Ward is stopped short as he keeps it away from Pollard and is stopped again on 3rd down.
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Another cracking return from the Falcons has them taking over at their 40-yard line.
The Bengals are 1st and Goal on the one yard line.
The Falcons have a 1st down around their 20-yard line.