Chicago
Bears
4-1
31
FINAL
25
Atlanta
Falcons
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 31-25. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their positions in the playoff race, but it was the Bears who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for an impressive 310 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating why he’s a rising star in the league. He found standout receiver Luther Burden III frequently, who racked up an astounding 251 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept the Bears moving down the field. D'Andre Swift contributed on the ground with 66 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack that kept the Falcons' defense on their toes.
Defensively, the Bears made key plays that shifted momentum. Montez Sweat recorded a pivotal sack that halted a Falcons drive, while Jessie Bates III of Atlanta stood out with eight total tackles, trying to hold back the Chicago offense. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Bears' defense tightened up, forcing a crucial turnover on downs that sealed the game in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 23 | 18 | 310 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 31 | 21 | 228 | 2 | 0 | 110.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 12 | 66 | 5.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyler Goodson | HB | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 11 | 35 | 3.2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 8 | 18 | 2.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Burden III | WR | 9 | 251 | 27.9 | 3 | 69 | 0 |
| Tim Patrick | WR | 8 | 96 | 12.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Goodson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Da'Shawn Hand | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 41 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 29 |

