Chicago
Bears
2-3
23
FINAL
37
Atlanta
Falcons
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Atlanta Falcons secured a solid victory over the Chicago Bears with a final score of 37-23, maintaining their position in the competitive NFC landscape. Week 6 of the 2026 season was vital for both teams as they aimed to solidify their playoff aspirations, but the Falcons proved too strong, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Jalen Hurts led the charge for Atlanta, throwing for two touchdowns while efficiently managing the game. Bijan Robinson was a standout on the ground, racking up 97 rushing yards to keep the Bears' defense on its heels. Odell Beckham Jr. was a reliable target, amassing 129 receiving yards, underscoring the Falcons' ability to stretch the field and find success through the air.
Defensively, the Falcons were relentless, with A.J. Terrell Jr. making a significant impact by snagging two crucial interceptions. Jalon Walker also contributed with a sack, applying pressure on Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. The game turned in the second quarter when the Falcons capitalized on a turnover, turning the momentum in their favor and allowing them to build an insurmountable lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 40 | 28 | 70% | 252 | 2 | 2 | 82.4 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 30 | 20 | 67% | 218 | 2 | 0 | 110.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 21 | 97 | 4.6 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 7 | 43 | 6.1 | 21 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 21 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 8 | 35 | 4.4 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 7 | 129 | 18.4 | 63 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 8 | 81 | 10.1 | 34 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | — | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 22 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 6 | 17 | 2.8 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Za'Darius Smith | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haason Reddick | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Lynch | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 38 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 34 |

