SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Fred Warner cheered from a Levi’s Stadium suite with his surgically repaired ankle elevated. Down below, the San Francisco 49ers put on a victorious show for its fallen linebacker and a prime-time audience.

Sunday night’s 20-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons delivered a much-needed morale boost.

While Christian McCaffrey supplied two rushing touchdowns and 201 yards from scrimmage, it was the 49ers’ defense that proved surprisingly stout, a week after losing Warner to a dislocated and fractured ankle.

The 49ers (5-2) have yet to lose back-to-back games this season, keeping them tied atop the NFC West with the Los Angeles Rams (5-2).

Next up, the 49ers return to the road for a Sunday visit to the Houston Texans, who take a two-game win streak and a 2-3 record into Mo

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