Chicago
Bears
0-5
24
FINAL
34
Atlanta
Falcons
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 showdown, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Chicago Bears with a final score of 34-24, securing a crucial victory in the 2026 season. With both teams vying for playoff positioning, the Falcons managed to outlast the Bears in a high-stakes matchup that showcased their offensive prowess.
Atlanta's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by Justin Fields, who threw for two touchdowns and kept the Bears' defense guessing all afternoon. Bijan Robinson was a force on the ground, racking up 122 rushing yards, while Mathew Powell shone in the passing game, also contributing 122 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent attack that kept Chicago on its heels.
Defensively, the Falcons made key plays that turned the tide of the game. Jalon Walker was a standout, recording four total tackles, two sacks, and putting pressure on the Bears' offense throughout the contest. The turning point came when Carlton Davis III snagged an interception, halting a Chicago drive and preserving Atlanta's lead, ultimately leading them to victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 28 | 16 | 57% | 259 | 2 | 1 | 97.1 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 16 | 9 | 56% | 204 | 2 | 0 | 140.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 9 | 122 | 13.6 | 10 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| aleksandar volkov | HB | 9 | 82 | 9.1 | 17 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathew Powell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Powell | WR | 5 | 122 | 24.4 | 40 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 6 | 91 | 15.2 | 42 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 60 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 5 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 41 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| aleksandar volkov | HB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 33 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 53 |
| Nick Folk | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 45 |

