ATLANTA – The Atlanta Falcons stunned the undefeated San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. They forced four turnovers and locked down in the second half to win 29-20.

There was plenty to love in the win, but a familiar face led the way.

Falcons safety Jessie Bates III has been a menace to opposing teams since arriving in Atlanta, and he was again on Sunday. He snagged an acrobatic interception that likely kept points off the board for the 49ers, then delivered the game-sealing play in the fourth quarter, punching the ball away from tight end George Kittle to force another turnover.

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“That interception is as good as it gets,” head coach Kevin Stefanski said. “We needed a play in that moment. The ball skills and the wherewithal and the awareness, the toe-drag swag, that's pretty damn good for a safety. So, really proud of Jessie for just being so aware of that football and making a play and then knocking it out later.…