Chicago
Bears
1-2
42
FINAL
23
Atlanta
Falcons
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Chicago Bears topped the Atlanta Falcons 42-23 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. The Bears showcased their offensive prowess and maintained their position in the playoff race with this decisive victory, while the Falcons will look to regroup following a disappointing outing at home.
Chicago's offense was led by C.J. Stroud, who threw for four touchdown passes, demonstrating precision and poise throughout the game. Blake Corum was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 187 rushing yards, which kept the Falcons' defense on their heels. Nico Collins, the standout receiver for Atlanta, amassed 125 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Bears' explosive attack.
Defensively, the Bears made a significant impact, highlighted by Kayvon Thibodeaux's dominant performance with 3.5 sacks. The turning point came when Owen Pappoe intercepted a pass, halting a promising Falcons drive and shifting the momentum firmly in Chicago's favor. The Bears' staunch defense not only pressured Atlanta's quarterback but also created key turnovers that ultimately sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 26 | 14 | 54% | 245 | 1 | 1 | 83.0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 20 | 10 | 50% | 182 | 4 | 0 | 121.2 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Corum | HB | 14 | 187 | 13.4 | 41 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 13 | 21 | 1.6 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 125 | 41.7 | 13 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 15 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 39 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 65 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Danny Gray | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaquill Griffin | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcelino McCrary-Ball | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac McWilliams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 46 |

