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Atlanta Falcons foiled in 17-16 loss by 49ers, backup QB Blaine Gabbert
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Torrey Smith (82) catches a pass next to Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jalen Collins (32) during the second half of Sunday's game in Santa Clara, Calif. - photo by Ben Margot
Blaine Gabbert of all people gave the San Francisco 49ers a big lift in a lost season. A first-round bust in Jacksonville, Gabbert made his first start in more than two years and exhibited the poise and production demoted starter Colin Kaepernick lacked all year. Gabbert threw a pair of second-quarter touchdown passes to tight end Garrett Celek, and the undermanned Niners beat the Atlanta Falcons 17-16 on Sunday.
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