Chicago
Bears
0-5
3
FINAL
38
Atlanta
Falcons
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Chicago Bears 38-3 in Week 6 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Falcons showcased their offensive prowess, while the Bears struggled to find their rhythm, making this matchup crucial for both teams' aspirations.
Malik Willis was the standout for Atlanta, throwing for 299 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his growing command of the offense. Chris Godwin Jr. emerged as his favorite target, racking up 110 receiving yards and providing key plays throughout the game. Jordan Mason contributed on the ground with 52 rushing yards, helping to maintain the Falcons' offensive momentum.
Defensively, the Falcons were relentless, forcing the Bears into difficult situations. The turning point came when Jaquan Brisker intercepted a pass, shifting the momentum firmly in Atlanta's favor. With Cameron Jordan adding a sack to the mix, the Falcons' defense continually pressured Chicago's attack, ensuring a dominant victory and leaving the Bears searching for answers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 37 | 23 | 62% | 299 | 3 | 0 | 114.5 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 31 | 16 | 52% | 133 | 0 | 1 | 49.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Mason | HB | 8 | 52 | 6.5 | 22 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 16 | 50 | 3.1 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 31 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 7 | 30 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Zamir White | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 9 | 110 | 12.2 | 33 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 11 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 14 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Donovan Wilson | SS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Larry Ogunjobi | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keion White | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 54 |
| Jason Myers | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 52 |

