Chicago
Bears
0-5
20
FINAL
28
Atlanta
Falcons
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Chicago Bears 28-20, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams fighting for supremacy in the NFC, the stakes were high, and Atlanta's home advantage proved decisive in this closely contested battle.
The Falcons' offense was powered by quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for two touchdowns, while Caleb Williams of the Bears put up impressive numbers with 259 passing yards. D'Andre Swift's 100 rushing yards kept Chicago competitive, but it was Kalif Raymond's standout performance, racking up 150 receiving yards, that showcased the Bears' offensive potential.
Defensively, the Falcons made crucial stops, led by Divine Deablo, who tallied seven total tackles, and Shelby Harris, who recorded 1.5 sacks. Geno Stone's interception proved to be a pivotal moment in the game, stifling a Bears drive that could have changed the course of the contest. The Falcons' ability to capitalize on defensive opportunities ultimately sealed their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 40 | 18 | 45% | 259 | 1 | 1 | 64.4 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 40 | 22 | 55% | 238 | 2 | 0 | 89.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 16 | 100 | 6.3 | 32 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 9 | 49 | 5.4 | 25 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 10 | 42 | 4.2 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 8 | 33 | 4.1 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 6 | 28 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 21 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 9 | 150 | 16.7 | 89 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Beaux Collins | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 10 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Long Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 36 |

