Falcons LB Kendal Daniels snags first career interception late against 49ers

He left on a stretcher with a neck injury seven days ago.

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Kendal Daniels, one week after being carted off the field, might have just sealed the game with his first career interce Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: Atlanta linebacker Kendal Daniels recorded a fourth-quarter takeaway on Sunday to help secure the Falcons' lead over San Francisco. The play came one week after he was immobilized and taken by ambulance to Grady Hospital against Chicago on Oct. 18. Daniels returned to practice Wednesday before clearing to take the field in Week 8.

Why it matters: Atlanta entered Sunday at 2-4 on a two-game losing streak, needing a late defensive stop to halt the slide. Pairing Daniels' return with cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr.'s activation from injured reserve bolsters a Falcons defense that has navigated a lengthy October injury report.

By the numbers: Atlanta held a 26-21 advantage with 5:05 remaining in the fourth quarter after a missed San Francisco extra point set up the closing defensive sequence.

What to watch: Monitor postgame updates from head coach Kevin Stefanski on Daniels' snap count and status heading into Week 9 preparation.

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