Falcons robbed by missed 10-yard penalty against 49ers on Christian McCaffrey TD run

The Atlanta Falcons were already down three, but this could've been a crucial swing decision.

Instead, the officials kept their flags in their pockets, and the San Francisco 49ers went up 10 with only a couple minutes left on Sunday Night Football.

The problem, according to NBC's Terry McCauley: There should've been a flag thrown.

Christian McCaffrey ran into the end zone for a touchdown for the 49ers, but the problem began when he was initially stood up short of the line.

In that moment, a San Francisco lineman grabbed McCaffrey and pulled him toward the end zone and in for a touchdown.

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Any sort of pulling is against the rules.

NBC clarified that it should be a 10-yard penalty.

That would've been massive. It would've taken the touchdown off the board, and it may have led to holding the 49ers to a field goal (which would've meant a six-point deficit rather than 10).

But that's not the way it works out for Atlanta right now.

McCaffrey is certainly thrilled to be in the end zone, however he got there. It's worth seeking help from your friends occasionally. As we ourselves have proven, friendships can certainly be a strong base for all of these things, including venting about sports and otherwise.

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