Chicago
Bears
2-3
7
FINAL
35
Atlanta
Falcons
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Atlanta Falcons delivered a commanding performance, defeating the Chicago Bears 35-7 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Falcons improve their standing in the league, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive strength against a struggling Bears team.
Michael Penix Jr. led the Falconsβ offense with a solid passing game, throwing for one touchdown. However, it was Bijan Robinson who stole the spotlight, racking up an impressive 178 rushing yards, keeping the Bears' defense on their heels throughout the game. The Falcons' ability to control the ground game was instrumental in their dominant win.
Defensively, the Falcons were relentless, highlighted by Harold Perkins Jr.'s two interceptions that shifted the momentum firmly in Atlanta's favor. The Bears struggled to find rhythm on offense, with Caleb Williams managing only 100 passing yards, and the Falcons' pressure disrupted any potential scoring drives. The turning point came early in the second half when Perkins' second interception set up a quick touchdown, effectively sealing the game for the Falcons.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 20 | 5 | 25% | 100 | 0 | 7 | 8.3 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 7 | 4 | 57% | 49 | 1 | 0 | 118.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 19 | 178 | 9.4 | 15 | 3 | 73 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 11 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 17 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 10 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

