Final / OT · Kickoff
2001 Regular season · Week 1 · 3Com Park
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The San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 16–13 at home at 3Com Park in overtime in Week 1 of the 2001 regular season on September 9, 2001. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
It was one of two games of Week 1 to need overtime.
The result moved the 49ers to 1–0 and dropped the Falcons to 0–1. The Falcons finished 2001 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The 49ers finished 2001 at 12–4 and lost in the Wild Card round.
In their previous meeting, the San Francisco 49ers won 16–6 on November 19, 2000. When they met again, the San Francisco 49ers won 37–31 on October 14, 2001.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series 49ers lead the series 3–2 after meeting No. 5 since 1999 Full series history
San Francisco needed the spot to bring back Ogbo Okoronkwo, ending the four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher's stay after less than two weeks.
Atlanta will play Sunday night without its veteran edge rusher, who has concussion and neck injuries, and lost a linebacker to injured reserve on the eve of Baltimore's visit.
The fullback has a hyperextended knee and a bone bruise from Sunday's win over Denver, and Kyle Shanahan will spread his role among the tight ends for the trip to Seattle.
