Chicago
Bears
1-4
14
FINAL
38
Atlanta
Falcons
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Chicago Bears 38-14 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. With playoff aspirations on the line, the Falcons secured a crucial win that solidifies their position in the hunt for a postseason berth.
Atlanta's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Max Duggan, who threw for 314 yards and five touchdowns. His standout target was tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., who racked up an impressive 169 receiving yards, making key catches to keep drives alive. Running back Bijan Robinson contributed with a steady ground game, adding 48 rushing yards to complement the aerial assault.
On the defensive side, the Falcons made their presence felt, with Jessie Bates III recording four total tackles and Billy Bowman Jr. snagging an interception that shifted the momentum. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Duggan connected with Pitts for a deep touchdown, extending Atlanta's lead and leaving the Bears scrambling. Despite Marcus Davenport's three sacks for Chicago, the Falcons' defense held firm, allowing their offense to dictate the pace of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Duggan | QB | 21 | 15 | 314 | 5 | 0 | 153.2 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 22 | 14 | 231 | 2 | 1 | 110.2 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 17 | 48 | 2.8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Max Duggan | QB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Jakob Johnson | FB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 8 | 169 | 21.1 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 5 | 92 | 18.4 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 2 | 15 | 1 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Davenport | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Ojulari | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 44 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

