Bears at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 49, Chicago Bears 25 · SNL
Final Score
Bears 25 4 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Falcons 49 7 TD · 0 FG · 7 XPMichael Penix Jr 481 yds passingD'Andre Swift 187 yds rushingZachariah Branch 188 yds receivingChristian Harris 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 345 · 646Passing yards 90 · 470Rushing yards 255 · 176Completions 10/22 · 18/30Yards per carry 10.2 · 13.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 36d ago
The Atlanta Falcons dominated the Chicago Bears with a final score of 49-25 in Week 6 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a playoff contender. This high-stakes matchup showcased the Falcons' explosive offense and critical defensive plays that turned the tide in their favor.
Michael Penix Jr. was the standout performer for Atlanta, throwing for an impressive 481 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Zachariah Branch was a key target, racking up 188 receiving yards, while D'Andre Swift led the Bears on the ground with a remarkable 187 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Falcons' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Falcons made their mark with Xavier Watts leading the charge with eight total tackles and Christian Harris contributing significantly with three sacks. The turning point came when Harris's relentless pressure on the quarterback disrupted Chicago's rhythm, allowing Atlanta to pull away in the second half. Despite Devin Bush's two interceptions for the Bears, it was the Falcons' ability to capitalize on key defensive stops that ultimately secured their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 10/22 | 45% | 162 | 2 | 2 | 63.0 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 18/30 | 60% | 481 | 4 | 3 | 104.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 19 | 187 | 9.8 | 110 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 10 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 13 | 176 | 13.5 | 21 | 3 | 77 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| Colston LovelandTE | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 3 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 8 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Kalif RaymondWR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 8 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 20 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 5 | 188 | 37.6 | 45 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 4 | 126 | 31.5 | 46 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 1 | 63 | 63.0 | 57 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 52 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||
| Devin BushMIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian WilkinsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WoodsFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Clark Phillips IIICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique StevensonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cam LewisSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Anterio ThompsonDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcco HellamsFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maason SmithDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JD BertrandSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney BrownSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||
| Matt PraterK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 0/0 | 7 | 0 |