49ers vs. Falcons: 3 things that stood out in the 2nd quarter

It’s been a tight one in Santa Clara with Atlanta scoring ten points in the second quarter.

A Robbie Gould field goal at the end of the second quarter tied the 49ers and Falcons at 10 heading into halftime.

Here’s what stood out in the second quarter:

The best drive of the 49ers season

While the drive started in the first quarter, the 49ers were able to finish a 21-play, 88-yard drive in the second quarter. The drive was the longest by any team in the NFL this season, and was finished off by Raheem Mostert’s fourth rushing touchdown in as many weeks. The 49ers were able to convert on three third downs and a fourth down on the drive.

The Moseley-Jones matchup could be a problem

Atlanta responded to the 49ers’ 21-play scoring drive with a 10-play scoring drive of their own thanks to Julio Jones. Jones was targeted four times with four receptions for 49 yards with a touchdown. Of those four targets, Emmanuel Moseley was the man on Jones on both a 28-yard reception and the touchdown.

Atlanta containing the 49ers pass rush with quick passes

After a first quarter of making Matt Ryan uncomfortable in the pocket, Atlanta adjusted in the second quarter with quick passes and the 49ers have struggled. The Falcons have put an emphasis on getting the ball out quick, specifically to Jones and it’s negated the pass rush. The 49ers will either have to contain Jones or get to Ryan quicker to get back on track.