NFL · Week 6 · Recap
Bears Beat Falcons 31-23 Behind Caleb Williams's 305 Passing Yards
The Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 31-23 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, October 18, 2026 in NFL Week 6 action.
Bears led 21-7 at halftime. The first quarter swung it: the Bears outscored their opponent 14-0.
The Bears move to 4-2, while the Falcons fall to 2-4.
Top performers
Caleb Williams (CHI, QB): 30/36, 305 YDS, 1 TD
Roschon Johnson (CHI, RB): 13 CAR, 51 YDS, 1 TD
Luther Burden III (CHI, WR): 8 REC, 95 YDS
Michael Penix Jr. (ATL, QB): 19/33, 225 YDS, 3 TD
Bijan Robinson (ATL, RB): 9 CAR, 61 YDS
Jahan Dotson (ATL, WR): 3 REC, 87 YDS, 1 TD
Scoring summary
- Q1 8:15CHIColston Loveland 14 Yd pass from Caleb Williams7-0
- Q1 1:07CHID'Andre Swift 4 Yd Rush14-0
- Q2 5:45ATLJahan Dotson 13 Yd pass from Michael Penix Jr.14-7
- Q2 1:26CHID'Andre Swift 2 Yd Rush21-7
- Q3 1:48CHIRoschon Johnson 4 Yd Rush28-7
- Q4 14:56CHICairo Santos 50 Yd Field Goal31-7
- Q4 9:34ATLKyle Pitts Sr. 10 Yd pass from Michael Penix Jr.31-15
- Q4 5:41ATLKyle Pitts Sr. 5 Yd pass from Michael Penix Jr.31-23
Team stats
| CHI | ATL | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 368 | 257 |
| First downs | 20 | 13 |
| Third down | 9-17 | 3-12 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Possession | 40:08 | 19:52 |