Chicago
Bears
0-0
34
FINAL
12
Atlanta
Falcons
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn the opening game of the 2027 season, the Chicago Bears decisively topped the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 34-12. With both teams eager to establish momentum early in the year, the Bears showcased their offensive prowess and defensive strength, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting season ahead.
Caleb Williams was the standout performer for Chicago, throwing for 237 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his command of the offense. Luther Burden III made a significant impact as well, racking up 159 receiving yards and providing Williams with a reliable target downfield. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson was the bright spot for Atlanta, rushing for 102 yards but struggled to find the end zone against a stout Bears defense.
Defensively, the Bears were formidable, led by Xavier Woods, who recorded eight total tackles, and Coby Bryant, who intercepted a pass, further stifling the Falcons' offensive efforts. The game's turning point came late in the second quarter when Williams found Burden III for a touchdown that extended the lead to 21-6, effectively putting the game out of reach for Atlanta. The Bears' ability to capitalize on key moments and maintain pressure on defense ultimately secured their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 27 | 16 | 59% | 237 | 4 | 0 | 127.6 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 40 | 19 | 48% | 170 | 0 | 1 | 48.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 13 | 102 | 7.8 | 64 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Oscar Holloway | HB | 11 | 79 | 7.2 | 50 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Damien Martinez | HB | 8 | 61 | 7.6 | 40 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Will Hilliard | HB | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Beasley | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Burden III | WR | 6 | 159 | 26.5 | 82 | 3 | 59 | 1 |
| Drake London | WR | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Jamal Beasley | WR | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Will Hilliard | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Carson Steele | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby Bryant | FS | 4 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Anterio Thompson | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiko Mauigoa | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan van den Berg | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maason Smith | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Hardy | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Chatman | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Wingo | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Llewellyn | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bailey | P | 4 | 4 | 0 | 53 |
| Tory Taylor | P | 2 | 2 | 4 | 48 |

