NFL Week 4 Scores: Why The San Francisco 49ers Lost To The Atlanta Falcons

In their Week 4 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons kicked a last-second field goal to claim a narrow 16-14 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, dropping the red and gold to 0-4 on the 2010 NFL season. 

Their winless start has quickly become a major concern, and I've observed various key team elements that have contributed to their poor performance. 

Here are my thoughts on the top five reasons the 49ers lost to the Falcons.

Note: Here is my live blog on the game. 

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