Chicago
Bears
1-3
35
FINAL
21
Atlanta
Falcons
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the Atlanta Falcons 35-21 in Week 6 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams eager to secure a critical victory, the Bears showcased their offensive firepower and defensive prowess to emerge victorious.
C.J. Stroud led the charge for Atlanta, throwing for 236 yards and three touchdowns, but it was the Bears who found their rhythm on the ground. Josh Jacobs paced Chicago’s rushing attack with 62 yards, while the Bears' passing offense balanced the effort. Their ability to score consistently kept the pressure on the Falcons throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Bears made key plays that turned the tide in their favor. Elijah Molden's two interceptions were pivotal, stifling any momentum the Falcons tried to build. The game's turning point came in the second half when Molden's second pick led to a quick Bears touchdown, establishing a lead that Atlanta couldn’t recover from.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 21 | 12 | 236 | 3 | 4 | 96.5 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 14 | 8 | 160 | 1 | 2 | 81.5 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 2 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 114.5 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 11 | 62 | 5.6 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 115 | 38.3 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kylen Granson | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K.J. Britt | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

