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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 25, 2026 02:15 PM ET

Jahan Dotson third-down drop stalls Falcons drive short of field-goal range

Atlanta converted on fourth down via penalty on the drive.

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If Dotson catches that, the #Falcons are at least in FG range. Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: Jahan Dotson dropped an open third-down pass that would have put the Atlanta Falcons into field-goal range, per ESPN's Marc Raimondi. Atlanta kept the offense on the field for fourth down and extended the possession after drawing a defensive jump.

Why it matters: Missed opportunities in scoring territory carry extra weight for a Falcons locker room where Dotson recently preached confidence. The 2-4 Falcons are working to snap a two-game losing streak against the visiting San Francisco 49ers after activating cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. from injured reserve.

What to watch: Track whether Dotson and the Atlanta passing attack can clean up third-down execution over the remainder of the matchup against San Francisco.

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