Chicago
Bears
2-3
21
FINAL
9
Atlanta
Falcons
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Chicago Bears topped the Atlanta Falcons 21-9 in Week 6 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Bears relied on a balanced offensive attack and strong defensive efforts to secure the victory on the road.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for 238 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with receivers downfield. Zavion Thomas was the standout target, finishing the game with 116 receiving yards, providing Williams with a reliable option in critical moments. Meanwhile, the Bears' ground game was less explosive, with D'Andre Swift managing just 16 rushing yards but contributing to the overall offensive effort.
Defensively, Chicago's unit played a crucial role, with Austin Booker recording a sack that disrupted Atlanta's rhythm. Jermod McCoy's interception proved to be the turning point, halting a potential scoring drive and shifting momentum back to the Bears. The Falcons struggled to find their footing, and despite Avieon Terrell's solid performance with four tackles, they were unable to mount a comeback against a stout Chicago defense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 19 | 14 | 74% | 238 | 2 | 1 | 128.7 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 13 | 5 | 38% | 153 | 1 | 1 | 76.7 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 6 | 16 | 2.7 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 116 | 38.7 | 71 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 80 | 80.0 | 46 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 28 | 0 | 45 | 1 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 20 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 34 |

