ATL
Atlanta Falcons
76.5PFM Team Score#21 NFL
Atlanta Falcons vs. San Francisco 49ers: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the San Francisco 49ers higher than the Atlanta Falcons overall, with a major advantage. The main reasons are the stronger coaching operation and the steadier quarterback room.
Current PFM Team Scores
Major edgeSF
San Francisco 49ers
90.1PFM Team Score#2 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the San Francisco 49ers Higher
Kyle Shanahan gives the San Francisco 49ers the stronger coaching operation. Preparation and in-game answers matter once the opening script no longer controls the game. The Atlanta Falcons are closest in franchise direction, where the teams remain essentially even.
San Francisco also brings the steadier quarterback room. San Francisco adds the stronger defense. PFM still has the San Francisco 49ers in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Atlanta vs. San Francisco Across the Core Pillars
The farther a team reaches, the stronger the rating. Each category also calls out which team has the edge and the exact gap. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
SFSan Francisco 49ers
ATLANTA’S BEST PUSHBACK
Franchise Direction Is Atlanta’s Only Close Fight
Atlanta's long-term direction gives the team one place to push back. Atlanta sits only 0 points behind San Francisco in Franchise Direction, but close is not the same as an edge. San Francisco still has Brock Purdy at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Falcons cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
ATL76.5
Atlanta Falcons 76.5SF90.1
San Francisco 49ers 90.1Overall NFL Rank
ATL#21
Atlanta Falcons #21SF#2
San Francisco 49ers #2QB Stability
ATL77.1
Atlanta Falcons 77.1SF86.4
San Francisco 49ers 86.4Roster Strength
ATL76.6
Atlanta Falcons 76.6SF83.7
San Francisco 49ers 83.7Coaching Direction
ATL74.8
Atlanta Falcons 74.8SF85.7
San Francisco 49ers 85.7Recent Performance
ATL74.7
Atlanta Falcons 74.7SF92.1
San Francisco 49ers 92.1Offense
ATL81.1
Atlanta Falcons 81.1SF88.1
San Francisco 49ers 88.1Defense
ATL78.4
Atlanta Falcons 78.4SF86.1
San Francisco 49ers 86.1Franchise Direction
ATL75.5
Atlanta Falcons 75.5SF75.5
San Francisco 49ers 75.5Explosiveness
ATL83.5
Atlanta Falcons 83.5SF90.0
San Francisco 49ers 90.0Conference Rank
ATL#11
Atlanta Falcons #11SF#1
San Francisco 49ers #1Division Rank
ATL#1
Atlanta Falcons #1SF#1
San Francisco 49ers #1Outlook
ATLIn the Playoff MixSFSuper Bowl Favorite
Stronger outlook: San Francisco 49ersSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Atlanta Falcons
Remaining schedule rank: #13
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions
Next five difficulty: 84.2
View Atlanta Falcons Road AheadSan Francisco 49ers
Remaining schedule rank: #17
Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 77.6
View San Francisco 49ers Road AheadAtlanta has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 13. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, the San Francisco 49ers, and Detroit Lions. San Francisco also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger coaching operation and the steadier quarterback room.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 13, 2026. Schedule data updated October 16, 2026.
How to Read This Comparison
PFM Team Score determines the overall order. The Team DNA comparison puts five core pillars on the same 0–100 scale, while the full rows show every current category.
PFM compares overall team strength rather than predicting one matchup. Road Ahead adds schedule context without changing PFM Team Score.
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