ATLANTA -- Matt Bryant kicked a 42-yard field goal with 2 seconds left, lifting the Atlanta Falcons to a 16-14 victory over the winless San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
The Falcons (3-1) got a big break to set up the winning points when wide receiver Roddy White forced the 49ers' Nate Clements to fumble away an interception and keep Atlanta's drive alive.
San Francisco (0-4) blew a 14-0 first-quarter lead partly because of two interceptions thrown by Alex Smith.
White caught seven passes for 104 yards -- including four for 60 yards on the winning drive -- but his biggest play was chasing Clements down the left sideline and knocking the ball out as he tackled the cornerback from behind at the Atlanta 7.
Falcons guard Harvey Dahl recovered the ball to preserve the 12-play winning drive. Clements picked off a pass over the middle that was intended for Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez.
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