The Faithful had questions, and I’ve got the answers.
Each week throughout the season, fans will have the chance to submit their questions on Instagram, and I’ll answer them here in this dedicated Q&A series. It’s an opportunity to hear directly from the Faithful and highlight the storylines you care about most.
After back-to-back road games, the 49ers now host the Atlanta Falcons at home for “Sunday Night Football” at Levi’s® Stadium. Let’s dive into your questions!
Q: One thing I have to do at my first 49ers game… Coming from Canada! – @domcolasante, My first NFL game is on Sunday! Anything I need to do or see in the stadium? – @kels.patton
Welcome to Levi’s® Stadium! You’re going to have an amazing time. My biggest tip: get to your seats early to catch the pregame show! The brand-new hype video and player intros are worth it. Oakland native Amar Khalil from Tony! Toni! Toné! is performing the national anthem, and don’t miss the fan-favorite corgi races during the first quarter break!
Q: What does our defense need to do to stop Atlanta? – @kaysi.xo
One of the biggest factors will be slowing down RB Bijan Robinson. His game is similar to RB Christian McCaffrey‘s as he’s a threat through the air and on the ground. Robinson leads the NFL with 822 scrimmage yards and is averaging 164.4 per game, so containing him will be key. The final score may just come down to which running back has a better game. The Falcons lead the league in rushing and are second in total offense, but they’ve had challenges in finishing drives, ranking 27th in points per game. If the 49ers can limit explosive runs and stay strong in the red zone, they can force Atlanta to settle for field goals instead of touchdowns.
Q: Are the Niners wearing the throwbacks on Sunday? – @dough_boi_801
Yes! The 49ers are rocking the full ’94 throwback look on “Sunday Night Football.” Red throwback jerseys, white pants, and the iconic throwback helmet.
Q: Will we be seeing a new light show at Levi’s® Stadium? – @salaz_lobo
Levi’s® Stadium is going to be shining at its brightest this Sunday! The stadium has brand-new LED sport lighting as part of more than $200 million in recent renovations, so you can expect an upgraded experience along with new 4K video boards and other fan enhancements.
Q: Is TE George Kittle playing? – @solorio.77
Per Shanahan, Kittle is good to go for Sunday. The head coach confirmed there’s no pitch count for him after he had a strong week of practice, saying Kittle “came back 100 percent.” Kittle’s presence will be huge for the offense.
Submit Your Questions
Each week, this series highlights questions directly from the Faithful. To have your question featured in the next edition, follow @49ers and @brianajeannel on Instagram and submit your question through the weekly Instagram story prompt.
