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The San Francisco 49ers primetime win over the Atlanta Falcons marked a new historic milestone for NFL RB Christian McCaffrey.
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Former NFL ref says 49ers scored an illegal touchdown during final minutes of win over Falcons
One reason the 49ers didn't get flagged is because pulling is a penalty that NFL officials almost never call. According to Football Zebras, the last time a player got penalized for pulling a teammate came all the way back during a playoff game in January 1991, so it's been almost 35 years.
The San Francisco 49ers didn't complete a pass to TE George Kittle when he returned against the Atlanta Falcons, but his presence was still key.
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chase Lucas stepped up in a big way on Sunday night to help slow down the Atlanta Falcons, particularly on one key fourth down.
We like being overlooked,” Alfred Collins added. “Count us out if you want. Just turn on the tape and you’ll see what’s up.”
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