Atlanta
Falcons
2-1
31
FINAL
28
Chicago
Bears
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears, 31-28, in Week 4 of the 2028 season. With both teams vying for playoff positioning, the stakes were high, and the tension was palpable as the game unfolded.
Caleb Williams delivered a standout performance for the Bears, throwing for 337 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense. However, it was Bijan Robinson who shined for the Falcons, rushing for 140 yards, while Kyle Pitts Sr. emerged as a key target with 145 receiving yards. Their contributions were pivotal in securing the narrow victory for Atlanta.
Defensively, the Falcons made crucial plays when it mattered most, highlighted by Dezz Ricks' interception that halted a promising Bears drive. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Falcons' defense tightened up, forcing the Bears to settle for a field goal instead of a game-winning touchdown. This defensive stand, combined with the offensive firepower, allowed Atlanta to hold off Chicago and secure the hard-fought win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 31 | 18 | 58% | 337 | 3 | 1 | 114.5 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 16 | 13 | 81% | 237 | 3 | 2 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 15 | 140 | 9.3 | 84 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 12 | 47 | 3.9 | 11 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Evan Stewart | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 6 | 145 | 24.2 | 77 | 3 | 69 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 78 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 48 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 15 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 17 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Nyziah Hunter | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 24 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Nic Anderson | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dezz Ricks | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Braylon Shelby | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Mauri Washington | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haloti Ngata | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Za'Darius Smith | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacobe Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Ferrell | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Doughty | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Magee | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| David Olano | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 42 |
| Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

