Bears at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 37, Chicago Bears 14 · NFL afterdark
Final Score
Bears 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Falcons 37 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPShedeur Sanders 202 yds passingBijan Robinson 86 yds rushingD'Andre Swift 76 yds receivingAvieon Terrell 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 195 · 295Passing yards 189 · 202Rushing yards 6 · 93Completions 10/18 · 15/20Yards per carry 3.0 · 5.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 36d ago
In a decisive Week 6 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Chicago Bears with a commanding final score of 37-14. With this victory, the Falcons continue to solidify their position in the playoff race, while the Bears struggle to find their footing this season.
Shedeur Sanders shone brightly for Atlanta, throwing for 202 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his arm strength and poise in the pocket. Bijan Robinson contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 86 rushing yards, while the Falcons' offense consistently found the end zone, keeping the pressure on the visiting Bears throughout the game.
Defensively, the Falcons were formidable, highlighted by an interception from Billy Bowman Jr., which helped swing momentum firmly in Atlanta's favor. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when the Falcons intercepted a pass and quickly capitalized with a touchdown, extending their lead and leaving the Bears in a challenging position to recover.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 10/18 | 56% | 189 | 2 | 4 | 89.5 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Shedeur SandersQB | 15/20 | 75% | 202 | 2 | 0 | 139.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 15 | 86 | 5.7 | 44 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Shedeur SandersQB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 39 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 19 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 37 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 27 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 16 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 21 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrique Stevenson SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam LewisSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Avieon TerrellCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sydney BrownSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 1/1 | 4 | 43 |