Justin Fields, DJ Moore lead way as Bears deal Falcons' hopes a big blow with 37-17 romp
— Justin Fields noticed the smoke in the air and the cigars on a table as he walked into the locker room. By then, the celebration was under way.
National Football League
FINAL
Atlanta Falcons
17
Chicago Bears
37
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
| CHI | 7 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 37 |
Soldier Field · 61,752 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 0-16 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs San Francisco 49ers | W 29-20 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Chicago Bears | L 23-31 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Baltimore Ravens | L 23-30 | NFL |
| 10/5/26 | @ New Orleans Saints | W 45-24 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:39 17-37
Khalil Herbert 1 Yd Run (Cairo Santos Kick)
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Field Goal 4:59 17-30
Cairo Santos 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:22 17-27
Taylor Heinicke 24 Yd Run (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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Field Goal 1:10 10-27
Cairo Santos 42 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:29 10-24
Younghoe Koo 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:56 7-24
Cairo Santos 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:02 7-21
Roschon Johnson 2 Yd Run (Cairo Santos Kick)
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Touchdown 14:00 7-14
Tyler Allgeier 75 Yd pass from Taylor Heinicke (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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Touchdown 14:14 0-14
Justin Fields 9 Yd Run (Cairo Santos Kick)
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Touchdown 8:47 0-7
DJ Moore 7 Yd pass from Justin Fields (Cairo Santos Kick)
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ATL
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:52 · End of Game
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CHI 0:52
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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ATL 2:07
5 plays, 28 yards, 1:32 · Interception
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CHI 3:39
3 plays, 41 yards, 0:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:39 17-37
Khalil Herbert 1 Yd Run (Cairo Santos Kick)
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ATL 3:58
4 plays, -7 yards, 1:01 · Interception
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CHI 4:59
7 plays, 20 yards, 3:21 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:59 17-30
Cairo Santos 42 Yd Field Goal
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ATL 8:20
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:23 · Punt
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CHI 8:43
4 plays, 25 yards, 3:39 · Punt
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ATL 12:22
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:22 17-27
Taylor Heinicke 24 Yd Run (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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CHI 1:10
6 plays, 22 yards, 2:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:10 10-27
Cairo Santos 42 Yd Field Goal
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ATL 3:58
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:16 · Interception
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CHI 4:14
9 plays, 29 yards, 4:15 · Downs
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ATL 8:29
9 plays, 56 yards, 3:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:29 10-24
Younghoe Koo 38 Yd Field Goal
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CHI 11:56
7 plays, 71 yards, 3:04 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:56 7-24
Cairo Santos 22 Yd Field Goal
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CHI
4 plays, 0 yards, 1:02 · Missed FG
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ATL 1:02
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:38 · Interception
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CHI 1:40
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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ATL 3:06
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:56 · Punt
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CHI 4:02
12 plays, 75 yards, 7:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:02 7-21
Roschon Johnson 2 Yd Run (Cairo Santos Kick)
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ATL 11:08
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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CHI 12:37
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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ATL 14:00
1 play, 75 yards, 0:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:00 7-14
Tyler Allgeier 75 Yd pass from Taylor Heinicke (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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CHI 14:14
8 plays, 68 yards, 4:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:14 0-14
Justin Fields 9 Yd Run (Cairo Santos Kick)
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ATL 3:17
10 plays, 51 yards, 5:30 · Missed FG
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CHI 8:47
7 plays, 60 yards, 3:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:47 0-7
DJ Moore 7 Yd pass from Justin Fields (Cairo Santos Kick)
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ATL 12:20
6 plays, 44 yards, 2:40 · Missed FG
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
ATL
CHI
15
1st Downs
22
5
Passing 1st downs
12
8
Rushing 1st downs
10
2
1st downs from penalties
0
4-13
3rd down efficiency
6-16
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
59
Total Plays
72
307
Total Yards
432
5.2
Yards per Play
6.0
13
Total Drives
13
173
Passing
240
13/33
Comp/Att
20/32
4.9
Yards per pass
6.9
4
Interceptions thrown
0
2-7
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-28
134
Rushing
192
24
Rushing Attempts
37
5.6
Yards per rush
5.2
0-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
4-5
1-15
Penalties
5-55
4
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
4
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
22:46
Possession
37:14
Injuries
Chicago Bears
- Tyrique Stevenson Sr. Questionable
- Malik Muhammad II Questionable
- Kyle Monangai Questionable
- Zavier Scott Injured Reserve
- Kentavius Street Injured Reserve
Atlanta Falcons
- Beaux Collins Injured Reserve
- James Pearce Jr. Questionable
- Divine Deablo Questionable
- Brian Robinson Jr. Out
- Yasir Abdullah Injured Reserve
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