NFC contenders clash in Santa Clara as the 49ers host the Falcons on "Sunday Night Football."
San Francisco (4-2) sits atop a crowded NFC West, even amid continued quarterback uncertainty. Mac Jones has drawn back-to-back starts in place of the injured Brock Purdy; both quarterbacks were limited in practice this week.
On the bright side, Christian McCaffrey found the endzone for the first time this season in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers.
Atlanta (3-2) is coming off consecutive wins against two teams that played in their respective conference championship game last season. Bijan Robinson (170 rushing yards) and Drake London (158 receiving yards) keyed an impressive victory over the Bills last Monday.
Of equal importance, the Falcons seem to be developing a suffocating defense. Led by defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, Atlanta is allowing just 253.4 yards per game, the fewest of any team.
Here's everything that you need to know about watching "Sunday Night Football" this week, as the 49ers host the Falcons.
Who plays on 'Sunday Night Football' tonight?
- Matchup: 49ers vs. Falcons
- Location: Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA
The 49ers host the Falcons on "Sunday Night Football" from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
What time is the NFL game on tonight?
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 19
- Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Kickoff of 49ers vs. Falcons is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 19.
What channel is 'Sunday Night Football' on?
"Sunday Night Football" will air live on NBC, with Mike Tirico (play-by-play) and Cris Collinsworth (analyst) in the booth.
Fans can stream the game on both Peacock and Fubo, with he latter offering a free trial.
'Sunday Night Football' radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Fans can listen to "Sunday Night Football" live on SiriusXM channel 88, NFL Radio, for the national call.
For team-specific calls, head to channel 225 (49ers broadcast) or 226 (Falcons broadcast).
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