Chicago
Bears
3-2
35
FINAL
7
Atlanta
Falcons
0-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display, the Chicago Bears toppled the Atlanta Falcons 35-7 in Week 6 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a playoff contender. With this victory, the Bears showcased their offensive prowess while the Falcons struggled to keep pace, resulting in a lopsided score that reflects the game’s momentum.
Caleb Williams was the star of the night, throwing for 261 yards and four touchdowns while also leading the ground game with 144 rushing yards. His ability to consistently find open receivers, including Zavion Thomas who racked up 133 receiving yards, kept the Falcons' defense on their heels throughout the contest. Williams’ dual-threat capability was a nightmare for the Atlanta defense, contributing significantly to the Bears' offensive output.
Defensively, the Bears were relentless, with Xavier Woods making his mark by recording four total tackles and snagging two interceptions, demonstrating his playmaking ability. Dayo Odeyingbo was a force on the defensive line, registering 2.5 sacks that disrupted the Falcons' offensive flow. The defining moment came in the second quarter when Woods’ second interception led to a quick touchdown, shifting the momentum firmly in favor of Chicago and effectively sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 15 | 9 | 60% | 261 | 4 | 1 | 115.9 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 25 | 13 | 52% | 234 | 0 | 4 | 44.8 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 4 | 144 | 36.0 | 6 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 15 | 64 | 4.3 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 13 | 48 | 3.7 | 22 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 133 | 66.5 | 71 | 2 | 82 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 36 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 20 | 0 | 50 | 1 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 53 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 19 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 39 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Woods | FS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Longerbeam | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

