Live updates: 49ers vs. Falcons, Sunday at 1:25 p.m.

Follow along Sunday afternoon for in-game insights and analysis when the 49ers and Falcons meet in Santa Clara.

GAME ESSENTIALS: 49ers (11-2) vs. Falcons (4-9) at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday at 1:25 p.m. (PT).

TV: FOX-TV (Ch. 2), Announcers: Chris Myers (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (analyst), Laura Okmin (reporter).

ODDS: 49ers -10. OVER/UNDER: 48.5.

SERIES: 49ers lead all-time series 47-31-1. LAST MEETING: 49ers won 41-13 in Atlanta on Dec. 18, 2016.

WHY 49ERS COULD WIN: The 49ers’ defense may have a decided edge against Atlanta’s offensive line, which is the NFL’s fifth-worst unit according to Football Outsiders. The Falcons have surrendered the fourth-most sacks in the league (45). … Atlanta’s defense, which gave up 31 points per game through the first half of the season, has improved lately but it may not be enough to slow down Jimmy Garoppolo and the red-hot 49ers offense. … Not having Richard Sherman this week will hurt a little less for the 49ers since Atlanta just lost one of its two standout wide receivers. Calvin Ridley (abdominal injury) is out for the season, leaving Julio Jones probably facing double coverage Sunday.

WHY FALCONS COULD WIN: Matt Ryan should have all the motivation in the world to beat the 49ers and his former offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan. The Falcons’ quarterback has criticized Shanahan’s role as the play-caller in Atlanta’s Super Bowl loss three years ago. Ryan is coming off a strong effort against the Panthers — he threw for 313 yards and two TD passes. … Atlanta may have the goods to make things rough on new 49ers center Ben Garland, who is replacing Weston Richburg (torn patella tendon). He’ll have to deal with defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, one of the best interior defenders in the league.

49ERS NEXT GAME: vs. Rams at Levi’s Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 21, 5:15 p.m.