Chicago
Bears
4-1
42
FINAL
24
Atlanta
Falcons
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Chicago Bears topped the Atlanta Falcons with a commanding 42-24 victory in Week 6 of the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive firepower and solidifying their playoff aspirations. This win not only boosts the Bears’ confidence but also puts them in a strong position as they navigate the mid-season stretch.
Fernando Mendoza was stellar in the air, racking up 232 passing yards and throwing four touchdown passes, leading the Bears' offensive assault. Meanwhile, James Cook III contributed on the ground with 61 rushing yards, providing balance to Chicago's explosive passing game. The Bears' offensive synergy proved too much for the Falcons to handle throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Bears made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Demario Davis recorded two interceptions, halting Atlanta's drives and providing the Bears with excellent field position. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Davis’s second pick led to a quick touchdown, extending Chicago's lead and effectively putting the game out of reach for the Falcons.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 232 | 4 | 1 | 114.1 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 27 | 9 | 33% | 163 | 2 | 5 | 40.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 61 | 6.1 | 14 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 6 | 24 | 4.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 46 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 23 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 19 | 1 | 25 | 2 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 14 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 29 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 15 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamin Davis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahlani Tavai | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deion Jones | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 56 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

