What a matchup we had in Week 7 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium as the Atlanta Falcons put on a stellar performance to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 29–20. Coming into the clash, the numbers pointed toward the visitors, with the San Francisco 49ers holding a strong 6–1 record and ranking first in the division. But sport loves a surprise, and the Atlanta Falcons rose to the occasion in style.
The pre-market had the San Francisco 49ers priced at 1.65 in the head to head market, while the Atlanta Falcons were offered at 2.16. Punters looking at the line market saw the line set at 2.5 points, and the total points market rested at 50.5 points. When the dust settled, the Atlanta Falcons secured a nine-point victory to shake up the standings.
How the tips went
Let's look back at how our published selections fared in this Week 7 showdown.
Head to Head: San Francisco 49ers — Result: LOSS. The Atlanta Falcons pulled off the upset victory 29–20.
Line: San Francisco 49ers -4.5 — Result: LOSS. With the Atlanta Falcons winning the match by nine points, the minus-line selection fell short.