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Record: (2-4), 3rd in NFC South

Atlanta Falcons

Record: (2-4), 3rd in NFC South

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There’s an advantage for Raheem Morris, who knows the strengths and weaknesses of his former team better than anybody. But the Falcons believe they can conquer and overcome.

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Standings

Stats

NFC South

Full Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT
1 PanthersPanthers	3	2	.600
2 FalconsFalcons	2	4	.333
3 SaintsSaints	2	4	.333
4 BuccaneersBuccaneers	1	5	.167

Team Leaders

Full Team Stats

OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Michael Penix Jr.

QB, #9

PASSING YARDS

944

Bijan Robinson

RB, #7

RUSHING YARDS

641

Drake London

WR, #5

RECEIVING YARDS

550

PHOTOS: Falcons struggle early, fall short late in loss to Bears

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank leaves the field moments before the game between the Chicago Bears and the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski cheers for his team during warmups before the game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defense, including linebacker Jared Ivey (center), stops Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Samson Ebukam (right) pursues Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in the first half of an NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons fans looking unhappy as the Falcons fumble the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. argues a call in the second half of an NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons safety Jammie Robinson performs a flip after a play in the first half of an NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Jahan Dotson lands in the end zone after a catch to score during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons players celebrate after wide receiver Jahan Dotson (second from left) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kendal Daniels receives medical attention from the medical staff after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kendal Daniels is moved off the field on a stretcher as he receives medical attention from the medical staff after an injury in the second half of an NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons free safety Jessie Bates (second from left) tackles Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift in the second half of an NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Chicago Bears safety Elijah Hicks stops Atlanta Falcons tackle Bijan Robinson from running during the second half of an NFL game between the Chicago Bears and the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Brandon Dorlus (center) tries to recover a fumble from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts runs for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (right) attempts a pass in the second half of an NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Zachariah Branch runs with the ball after catching a two-point conversion in the second half of an NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is sacked by Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker in the second half of an NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts dives to score a touchdown in the second half of an NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Mike Ford Jr. tackles Chicago Bears wide receiver Zavion Thomas during the first half of an NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

After the Falcons' 31-23 loss to the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. shakes hands with Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (left). (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Jahan Dotson is tackled after a catch by Chicago Bears safety Dillon Thieneman during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. leaves the field after the Falcons’ 31-23 loss to the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Za’Darius Smith sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in the second half of an NFL game against the Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank leaves the field moments before the game between the Chicago Bears and the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC) (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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