Chicago
Bears
3-2
40
FINAL
12
Atlanta
Falcons
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display, the Chicago Bears topped the Atlanta Falcons 40-12 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. This victory not only solidifies the Bears' position in the playoff race but also raises questions about the Falcons' ability to bounce back after a rough outing.
Jordan Love of the Falcons showcased his talent, throwing for an impressive 310 yards and tossing four touchdown passes. However, it was the Bears' D'Andre Swift who led the ground game with 97 rushing yards, while Colston Loveland highlighted the aerial attack with 107 receiving yards. The Bears' offense clicked on all cylinders, making it difficult for the Falcons to keep pace.
Defensively, the Bears were relentless, with Montez Sweat recording three sacks and Kyler Gordon snagging two interceptions, making crucial plays to halt any momentum from Atlanta. The turning point came in the second half when the Bears' defense stifled a Falcons drive, leading to a critical interception by Gordon. This allowed Chicago to extend their lead and ultimately secure a decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 33 | 17 | 310 | 4 | 3 | 85.8 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 29 | 20 | 278 | 3 | 2 | 105.2 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 28 | 15 | 202 | 1 | 1 | 73.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 11 | 97 | 8.8 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 9 | 44 | 4.9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Scott Miller | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colston Loveland | TE | 6 | 107 | 17.8 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Hicks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 46 |
| Nick Folk | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50 |

