Chicago Bears Face Atlanta Falcons in Week 6 Matchup

The Chicago Bears are set to take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Bears currently hold a record of 3-2, while the Falcons are at 2-3.

In their previous game, Chicago suffered a heavy defeat against Green Bay, losing 31-7 and committing five turnovers. Quarterback Tyson Bagent was replaced after throwing two interceptions, and Case Keenum completed 11 of 18 passes for 108 yards with one interception. Caleb Williams, who has missed three games due to a hamstring injury, is nearing a return, but his status for the game remains uncertain.

Atlanta, on the other hand, lost to Baltimore in overtime, with a final score of 30-23. Nick Folk successfully kicked three field goals, including a crucial 48-yarder. Michael Penix Jr. exited the game with a rib injury, but the team is hopeful he will be available against Chicago. The Bears are favored by three points, with a total of 48.5 for the game.