Chicago
Bears
1-4
20
FINAL
19
Atlanta
Falcons
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a nail-biter that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons 20-19 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. Both teams battled fiercely, but the Bears managed to hold off a late surge from the Falcons to secure the victory, maintaining their momentum in the league.
Chicago's offense was led by quarterback Joe Milton, who threw for one touchdown and kept the chains moving effectively throughout the game. On the other side, C.J. Stroud had a standout performance for Atlanta, passing for 225 yards, while Jeremiyah Love contributed significantly on the ground with 72 rushing yards. Marvin Harrison Jr. also made his mark, leading the Falcons in receiving with 89 yards, showcasing their offensive capabilities.
Defensively, the Bears were relentless, with Zaire Franklin recording a team-high nine tackles, and Laiatu Latu dominating the Falcons' offensive line with 2.5 sacks. The turning point came when Zyon McCollum intercepted a critical pass, stifling a potential game-winning drive for Atlanta and ultimately sealing the Bears' hard-fought victory. This win not only boosts Chicago's confidence but also highlights their defensive prowess in tight situations.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 32 | 18 | 56% | 225 | 0 | 1 | 65.2 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 26 | 14 | 54% | 157 | 1 | 0 | 84.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 19 | 72 | 3.8 | 23 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 8 | 52 | 6.5 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 16 | 32 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 13 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 24 | 1 | 31 | 1 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uchenna Nwosu | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mohamoud Diabate | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Oliver | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Myers | K | 4 | 4 | 1 | 42 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 3 | 2 | 53 |

