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The Chicago Bears wanted to re-establish themselves in Atlanta last week as QB Caleb Williams returned to action. The team wanted to bounce back after a brutal 31-7 loss to Green Bay in Week 5.

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Chicago Bears @ Atlanta Falcons: Three Winners And Losers From Sunday Afternoon

The Atlanta Falcons had a long day at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, falling 31-23 to the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Who are the three winners and losers in the Falcons’ 31-23 Week Six loss?

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / October 20

Pat McAfee makes strong Caleb Williams statement

Caleb Williams impressed fans and analysts in his return from a three-game absence on Sunday. The Chicago Bears quarterback led the team to a 31-23 road win over the Atlanta Falcons, leaving Pat McAfee in awe of his performance.

Kyle Monangai News / ChiCitySports / October 20

Chicago Bears running back gaining trust amid Kyle Monangai injury

The Chicago Bears have felt the absence of Kyle Monangai over their last two games. Still, the franchise has embraced their next man up mentality. In a 31-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons, third-string running back Roschon Johnson led the way with 13 carries for 51 yards and a touchdown.

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The 'Active multi-rushing-TD leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rush for multiple touchdowns on at least four occasions can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 20

Unheralded Chicago Bears pass rushers earns Dennis Allen endorsement

The Chicago Bears entered their Week 6 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons reeling in the pass rush. Montez Sweat is suspended for a PED violation while Dayo Odeyingbo is on injured reserve with a quad injury.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Bears Named a Fit for a Two-Time All-Pro Safety With 3.5 Sacks This Season

Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant is still months away from returning from knee surgery, and that gap is why Arizona Cardinals star Budda Baker is being linked to Chicago ahead of the Nov.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 20

Chicago Bears urged to land cornerback help with Eagles trade

Entering Week 7, the Chicago Bears rank 14th in pass defense, allowing 211.8 yards per game. That ranking has helped cover up some clear flaws in the secondary.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Bears Week 7 Tuesday Injury Report: Updated Report and Analysis

The Chicago Bears improved to 4-2 after defeating the Falcons on the road in Week 6. Caleb Williams made an immediate impact in his return, leading an offense that surpassed 30 points and looked significantly better than it did during its Week 5 collapse.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 20

Chicago Bears Named Perfect Landing Spot For Pro Bowl Cornerback

Kyler Gordon's triumphant return provided a beacon of light for the Chicago Bears defense. The nickelback finished the contest with 3 sacks and 2 forced fumbles despite playing only 17 snaps, reinvigorating a defense that desperately needed a spark after a blowout loss against Green Bay.

Jahdae Walker News / ChiCitySports / October 20

Chicago Bears receiver gets full coaching staff backing despite ejection

Chicago Bears wide receiver Jahdae Walker plays the game of football with a fiery mentality. As a former undrafted free agent, he doesn’t take any opportunities at the NFL level for granted.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / October 20

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams accused of ‘false flag’ injury boogeyman

Last week, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams made it clear that he didn’t appreciate the way the media presented news about his hamstring injury, and disagreed about much of the reporting about the actual injury itself.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / October 20

Bears could risk losing a newfound weapon, forcing a tough roster decision that other teams will be watching closely

The Chicago Bears’ tough roster decisions are going to continue after seeing depth options step up in a major way on Sunday, most notably when it comes to Zavier Scott.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 20

Bears' Reason for D'Andre Swift's Uneven Workload Further Proves Kyle Monangai's Importance

One thing that has been apparent since Week 4 is the Chicago Bears have not utilized D'Andre Swift on the ground much in the second half of games. We know why that was the case in Week 4, as Swift was benched because of what head coach Ben Johnson said was an "egregious" fumble.

Kyler Gordon News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Kyler Gordon’s mic-drop IG post after historic Bears return features epic Spider-Man pictures

The Chicago Bears recently improved to 4-2 on the 2026 NFL season with a road win over the Atlanta Falcons. While Caleb Williams’ return from injury drew most of the headlines in this one, this game also saw the return of cornerback Kyler Gordon, who made his season debut on Sunday after missing the first five games with a calf issue.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 20

How Drake Maye Forces Bears to Drastically Alter Successful Approach

The Bears defense is about to get a real understanding of what everyone else in the league experiences when they run up against Caleb Williams. Facing quarterback Drake Maye and New England's offense Thursday night is going to provide their first real experience this season of playing against a quarterback who extends plays and runs extensively.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 20

Chicago Bears Deemed Potential Trade Landing Spot for 2 Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowlers

The Chicago Bears should be one of the most aggressive teams in the NFL ahead of the trade deadline on Nov. 10. If we've learned anything over these first six games, it's that the Bears look like contenders at 4-2.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 20

4 Key Bears Matchup in Week 7 vs. Patriots

The Chicago Bears face a pivotal test in Week 7 as they prepare to take on the New England Patriots. With several intriguing individual battles across both sides of the ball, Chicago will need to win key matchups to come away with a victory.

Caleb Williams News / Viral Sports News / October 20

Bears’ Caleb Williams Puts ESPN on Notice After Statement Win

Caleb Williams returned from a three-game absence Sunday and led the Chicago Bears to a 31-23 road victory over the Atlanta Falcons, then took a pointed shot at an ESPN studio show that had unanimously predicted an Atlanta win.

Jonah Jackson News / ChiCitySports / October 20

Chicago Bears’ Jonah Jackson dealt murky injury update

While the Chicago Bears picked up a 31-23 victory against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 6, right guard Jonah Jackson was forced to leave the game with a hip injury.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Bears Week 7 Monday Injury Report: Initial Report and Analysis

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Top Graded Bears Entering Week 7 vs. Patriots

The Chicago Bears enter Week 7 with several players making significant contributions on both sides of the ball. While injuries have forced some players into expanded roles, others have bounced back from difficult performances to reestablish themselves as key pieces of the lineup.

Jonah Jackson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Bears’ Jonah Jackson ‘week-to-week’ with hip flexor injury

The Chicago Bears fans were delighted to see quarterback Caleb Williams return from injury in Week 6 and lead his team to a victory. However, Sunday’s game also brought an injury setback, as Jonah Jackson suffered a hip flexor injury during the win over the Atlanta Falcons.