Kendal Daniels was a standout, while the run game continued a quiet slide.

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Just one week after suffering a frightening neck injury that left him being carted off the field, Falcons rookie Kendal Daniels delivered a remarkable comeback. His game-sealing interception against the previously undefeated 49ers helped Atlanta secure a stunning victory and capped off an unforgettable week.

CBS Sports gives the Falcons an A for 29-20 win over 49ers

This was the most impressive win of the year, and the kind of game that proves Atlanta can hang with anybody on their best days.

Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels made a memorable comeback from a frightening neck injury, helping his team hand the previously unbeaten San Francisco 49ers their first loss of the season with a 29-20 win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday. A mere week after suffering the injury, Daniels spearheaded Atlanta’s defensive effort with a […] The post Falcons LB Kendal Daniels makes fearless admission after sealing 49ers game in return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

"I'm just thankful that I got drafted to this team" - Kendal Daniels after Falcons' win

The Atlanta Falcons saw nothing short of a heroic showing from their rookie.

Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels left the field on a stretcher last Sunday.