Kendal Daniels Seals Falcons' 29-20 Win After Injury — SkimNews
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- Atlanta Falcons defeated the previously undefeated San Francisco 49ers 29-20 on Sunday, with Daniels’ late interception helping Atlanta secure the win.
- Kendal Daniels led the Falcons with nine solo tackles and recovered a fumble forced by safety Jessie Bates III, adding a second takeaway alongside his interception.
- Kendal Daniels’ interception came with 2:42 left and Atlanta ahead 26-20; Nick Folk’s ensuing field goal extended the Falcons’ lead to two possessions.
- Kendal Daniels was immobilized for nearly eight minutes after a knee to the head against Chicago, carted off and rushed to Grady Hospital; despite pain, he walked into the home locker room under his own power and was found to have no structural damage or concussion.
- Kendal Daniels practiced by Wednesday, was listed questionable but started at linebacker Sunday, and wore the green dot to call Atlanta’s defense because Divine Deablo was out with a forearm injury.
- Maason Smith said Daniels was so sore when he returned to the facility Monday that he could not move his neck to either side, while Kevin Stefanski called his week-long recovery “remarkable.”
Why it matters: Atlanta gained a game-sealing defensive contribution while San Francisco’s unbeaten run ended at 29-20. Daniels’ nine solo tackles, fumble recovery and late interception also gave the Falcons a starting linebacker with green-dot duties only seven days after he required a cart and hospital visit.
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