Major edgeSF
San Francisco 49ers
90.1PFM Team Score#2 NFL
San Francisco 49ers vs. Atlanta Falcons: PFM Team Comparison
The San Francisco 49ers hold a major overall advantage over the Atlanta Falcons in the current PFM ratings. San Francisco separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the steadier quarterback room.
Current PFM Team Scores
ATL
Atlanta Falcons
76.5PFM Team Score#21 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the San Francisco 49ers Higher
The staff edge favors the San Francisco 49ers. Kyle Shanahan gives the team steadier direction than Atlanta has on the sideline. 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. The San Francisco 49ers still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
San Francisco vs. Atlanta 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.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
ATLAtlanta Falcons
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. The Falcons are only 0 points behind San Francisco in Franchise Direction, but that is where Atlanta's case ends. 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
SF90.1
San Francisco 49ers 90.1ATL76.5
Atlanta Falcons 76.5Overall NFL Rank
SF#2
San Francisco 49ers #2ATL#21
Atlanta Falcons #21QB Stability
SF86.4
San Francisco 49ers 86.4ATL77.1
Atlanta Falcons 77.1Roster Strength
SF83.7
San Francisco 49ers 83.7ATL76.6
Atlanta Falcons 76.6Coaching Direction
SF85.7
San Francisco 49ers 85.7ATL74.8
Atlanta Falcons 74.8Recent Performance
SF92.1
San Francisco 49ers 92.1ATL74.7
Atlanta Falcons 74.7Offense
SF88.1
San Francisco 49ers 88.1ATL81.1
Atlanta Falcons 81.1Defense
SF86.1
San Francisco 49ers 86.1ATL78.4
Atlanta Falcons 78.4Franchise Direction
SF75.5
San Francisco 49ers 75.5ATL75.5
Atlanta Falcons 75.5Explosiveness
SF90.0
San Francisco 49ers 90.0ATL83.5
Atlanta Falcons 83.5Conference Rank
SF#1
San Francisco 49ers #1ATL#11
Atlanta Falcons #11Division Rank
SF#1
San Francisco 49ers #1ATL#1
Atlanta Falcons #1Outlook
SFSuper Bowl FavoriteATLIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: San Francisco 49ersSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
San 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 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 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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