A look ahead to Sunday's road game for the 49ers against the Atlanta Falcons.
GAME ESSENTIALS: 49ers (3-2) vs. Falcons (2-3) at Mercedes Benz Stadium, 10 a.m. (network). ODDS: 49ers (minus-5 1/2)
THREE REASONS FOR 49ERS OPTIMISM
THREE REASONS FOR 49ERS PESSIMISM
PROBABLE DIFFERENCE MAKER: