Chicago
Bears
3-2
21
FINAL
38
Atlanta
Falcons
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Atlanta Falcons topped the Chicago Bears 38-21 in a Week 6 showdown, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams looking to establish momentum in the 2026 season, the Falcons seized control early and never looked back, delivering a decisive victory on their home turf.
Michael Penix Jr. led the charge for Atlanta, throwing for 249 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Bijan Robinson was a force on the ground, racking up 98 rushing yards, while Kyle Pitts Sr. was the go-to target in the passing game, finishing with 81 receiving yards. The Falcons' offense proved too dynamic for the Bears to handle.
Defensively, the Falcons made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Jalon Walker was a standout with two sacks, consistently pressuring Chicago’s quarterback and forcing hurried throws. The turning point came when the Falcons intercepted a pass in the second quarter, setting up a touchdown that pushed their lead to two scores, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Bears.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 26 | 17 | 249 | 2 | 3 | 82.5 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 23 | 8 | 122 | 2 | 3 | 42.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 15 | 98 | 6.5 | 3 | 62 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 8 | 50 | 6.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Da'Shawn Hand | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 34 |

