Kendal Daniels Records 11 Tackles After On-Field Injury
Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels, one week after a frightening on-field injury, recorded a team-high 11 tackles, a crucial interception, and a fumble recovery to help the Falcons secure a win against the San Francisco 49ers.
Philadelphia, PA, October 25, 2026 —
Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels recorded a team-high 11 tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery in the team’s win against the San Francisco 49ers, one week after a frightening on-field injury.
The performance included three defensive contributions: Daniels led the Falcons in tackles and added a takeaway through the interception, as well as recovering a fumble. The available information does not specify when or how those plays occurred, or provide the game’s final score.
Daniels’ showing came a week after the injury, but details about its nature, severity or treatment were not provided. The information also does not state whether he missed any activity between the injury and the game against San Francisco.
The Falcons’ victory was attributed in part to Daniels’ performance. No further details were provided about the game, including its date, location, other leading performers or the circumstances of the win. The account does not identify the player whose fumble Daniels recovered or the target of his interception.
Daniels is identified in the available information as a rookie linebacker for Atlanta. No additional background about his career or season statistics was included. The reported 11 tackles were the most by a Falcons player in the game, while the interception and fumble recovery added to his contribution in the win.
Further details about the injury and the game were not provided, so the circumstances surrounding Daniels’ return to the field and the impact of his plays beyond the stated result remain unspecified.
Story summarized from the original created by PAUL NEWBERRY on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
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