Chicago
Bears
2-3
16
FINAL
23
Atlanta
Falcons
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Atlanta Falcons topped the Chicago Bears 23-16 in a tightly contested Week 6 matchup that had playoff implications for both teams. With this victory, the Falcons solidify their position in the NFC playoff race, while the Bears face critical questions moving forward in the season.
Leading the charge for Atlanta was quarterback Sam Darnold, who threw for 196 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver under pressure. Jauan Jennings also shined in the receiving game, racking up 79 yards, while the Falcons' offense effectively balanced the run and pass to keep the Bears' defense guessing.
On the defensive side, the Falcons made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Walter Nolen III's two sacks were instrumental in disrupting the Bears' offensive rhythm, and Jeremy Chinn's interception late in the game sealed the deal for Atlanta. Overall, the Falcons' defense played a pivotal role in securing this important win, particularly during key moments when the Bears were driving to tie the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 29 | 22 | 76% | 196 | 2 | 0 | 116.4 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 170 | 1 | 2 | 61.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Mason | HB | 8 | 99 | 12.4 | 15 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 12 | 36 | 3.0 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 31 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 10 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 25 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33 |
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 41 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

