Chicago
Bears
1-1
24
FINAL
45
Atlanta
Falcons
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-stakes Divisional Round matchup, the Atlanta Falcons secured a convincing 45-24 victory over the Chicago Bears, propelling themselves deeper into the 2027 playoffs. The win not only showcases Atlanta's offensive prowess but also sets the stage for a promising path toward championship contention.
Leading the charge for the Falcons was quarterback Michael Vick, who threw for an impressive 354 yards and two touchdowns. He was well-supported by Trey Benson, who racked up 91 rushing yards, and Johnny Wilson, who made a significant impact in the passing game with 125 receiving yards. This dynamic trio kept the Bears' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Falcons made critical plays that shifted momentum in their favor, most notably through A.J. Terrell Jr., who recorded two interceptions, putting a halt to any potential Bears rallies. Jalon Walker also contributed with 1.5 sacks, applying consistent pressure on Chicago's offense. The turning point came when Terrell's second interception set up a touchdown drive, effectively sealing the game for Atlanta and showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Vick | QB | 27 | 23 | 354 | 2 | 0 | 143.4 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 35 | 23 | 235 | 1 | 2 | 70.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denario Alridge | WILL | 14 | 91 | 6.5 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Walter Payton Sweetness | HB | 14 | 63 | 4.5 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Julio Jones | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| D.J. Cunningham | LT | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan Matias | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Leonard Dawson | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Deshaun Webb | WR | 6 | 5 | 0.8 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Colby Saxton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Cary Griffey | CB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 4 | 125 | 31.3 | 1 | 91 | 0 |
| Colby Saxton | WR | 9 | 106 | 11.8 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Julio Jones | WR | 6 | 93 | 15.5 | 1 | 29 | 1 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Treyvon Gay | CB | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Cary Griffey | CB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Pat Saunders | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Deshaun Webb | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Walter Payton Sweetness | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kian Garner | CB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | LEDG | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Manuel | TE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Klay Rush | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buster Skrine | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Ferwerda | TE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Thomas Hoffman | TE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Lentz | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Callum Stark | WR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Castro | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Norman Underwood | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Albright | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raphael Norman | LT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrell Traylor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Bowles | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Barretta | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Wilson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Raymond | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 53 |
| Keegan Goings | LG | 1 | 2 | 6 | 43 |

