Chicago
Bears
2-3
52
FINAL
49
Atlanta
Falcons
5-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 52-49, showcasing the high stakes of this tightly contested game. Both teams entered the contest looking to solidify their playoff aspirations, making every point crucial as the season progresses.
Michael Vick put on a spectacular performance for the Falcons, racking up 441 passing yards and throwing seven touchdown passes. Despite his heroics, it was the Bears' Jermichael Finley who stole the show with 149 receiving yards, complemented by Matt Forte's solid ground game, contributing 88 rushing yards. Together, they fueled Chicago's offensive firepower, making it difficult for Atlanta to keep pace.
The Bears' defense played a significant role in securing the victory, highlighted by Rod Woodson's two interceptions that turned the tide in critical moments. Charles Tillman's five tackles helped limit the Falcons' rushing attack, while Akheem Mesidor's lone sack for Atlanta showcased the defensive struggles faced by both teams. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when Woodson's second interception shifted momentum back to Chicago, allowing them to maintain their slim lead and ultimately seal the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Vick | QB | 23 | 13 | 57% | 441 | 7 | 2 | 104.6 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 21 | 14 | 67% | 416 | 5 | 2 | 109.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Forte | HB | 20 | 88 | 4.4 | 30 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 7 | 82 | 11.7 | 18 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 5 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Michael Vick | QB | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jermichael Finley | TE | 6 | 149 | 24.8 | 36 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| O.J. Howard | WR | 3 | 147 | 49.0 | 17 | 3 | 74 | 0 |
| Juilo Jones | WR | 7 | 136 | 19.4 | 17 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 55 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 19 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Matt Forte | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 20 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Woodson | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Mosley | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Tillman | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deion Sanders | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Wilson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Night Train Lane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 34 |

