Game facts: 49ers at Falcons

Published: Oct 01, 2016 at 09:04 AM

Ideal matchup: The Falcons have the NFL's top scoring offense and the 49ers have the NFL's worst scoring defense.

History says: No. 1 scoring offenses have a 19-4 record against the NFL's worst scoring defense since 1970.

That defense though: Atlanta ranks 28th or worse in scoring defense, total defense and pass yards allowed per game.

Rare territory: Atlanta is one of four teams since 1985 to have a winning record despite allowing 26+ points per game.

Mind-blowing stat: Matt Ryan has a 139.9 passer rating on throws of 20+ air yards this season (best in NFL over the last 10 seasons).

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