Chicago
Bears
0-5
28
FINAL
31
Atlanta
Falcons
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 showdown, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears with a final score of 31-28. Both teams came into the game with high hopes, but it was the Falcons who emerged victorious, maintaining their momentum in the 2026 season and putting themselves in a strong position for the playoff race.
Michael Penix Jr. shone for the Falcons, throwing for three touchdowns and leading his team to a crucial victory. On the other side, Caleb Williams put up impressive numbers with 320 passing yards, but it was Rome Odunze who stole the spotlight for the Bears, racking up 138 receiving yards. Bijan Robinson contributed significantly on the ground for Atlanta, collecting 69 rushing yards to help keep the offense balanced.
Defensively, the Falcons capitalized on key moments, with Zack Baun snagging an interception that proved pivotal in the game's outcome. The Bears' Montez Sweat was a force on defense, registering two sacks, but it was Atlanta's ability to create turnovers that turned the tide. This game highlighted the importance of both offensive explosiveness and defensive resilience, ultimately leading to the Falcons' hard-fought win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 27 | 17 | 320 | 3 | 1 | 125.5 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 22 | 13 | 249 | 3 | 0 | 138.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 17 | 69 | 4.1 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 14 | 39 | 2.8 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 4 | 138 | 34.5 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Sam Roush | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Baun | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Long Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Za'Darius Smith | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 48 |

