Atlanta
Falcons
0-1
16
FINAL
41
Chicago
Bears
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 8d ago
The Chicago Bears significantly outclassed the Atlanta Falcons with a commanding 41-16 victory in Week 2 of the 2028 season. With this win, the Bears not only secured their second straight victory but also sent a clear message about their offensive prowess, solidifying their position as early contenders in the league. Keelon Russell was the standout performer for Chicago, throwing for an impressive 354 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to navigate the Falcons' defense. His top target, Zavion Thomas, racked up 146 receiving yards, amplifying the Bears' aerial attack. Additionally, Kyle Monangai contributed on the ground with a solid 78 rushing yards, keeping the Falcons' defense guessing throughout the game. Defensively, the Bears were relentless, particularly through the efforts of Devin Bush, who led the team with 12 total tackles, ensuring that the Falcons struggled to find their rhythm. The turning point came when Jayden Loving recorded 1.5 sacks, disrupting Atlanta's offensive flow and allowing Chicago to maintain control of the game. Although Zyon McCollum of the Falcons snagged an interception, it was not enough to shift momentum, as the Bears continued to dominate on both sides of the ball.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Keelon RussellQB402563%35441113.9
Husan LongstreetQB371541%1060048.3
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Kyle MonangaiHB11787.1460410
Bijan RobinsonHB15432.93180
D'Andre SwiftHB11383.5181110
Keelon RussellQB33612.0300320
Doug FreemanHB9303.3—060
Jerry JeudyWR177.0—070
Rome OdunzeWR155.0—050
Husan LongstreetQB133.0—030
Zavion ThomasWR000.0—000
Luther Burden IIIWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Zavion ThomasWR914616.2662620
Luther Burden IIIWR67011.7132220
Rome OdunzeWR46917.3120221
Colston LovelandTE24120.570270
Jerry JeudyWR3299.770141
Zachariah BranchWR3289.3180130
Kyle Pitts SrTE4215.3110111
Drake LondonWR2189.020101
D'Andre SwiftHB11010.030100
Sam RoushTE177.03070
Kyle MonangaiHB177.06070
Bijan RobinsonHB155.07050
Tommy TrembleTE144.01040
Nick MaddenWR144.0—040
Doug FreemanHB111.0—010
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Maddux TrujilloK22539
Chad RylandK34155