ON THE FALCONS BEAT
ON THE FALCONS BEAT

Bow Tie Chronicles: A look at the Chicago Bears

Falcons linebacker Deion Jones intercepts Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who tries to make the tackle, in the final minutes of the fourth quarter to seal a 36-20 victory in a NFL football NFC divisional playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta.

Credit: ccompton@ajc.com

Credit: ccompton@ajc.com

Falcons linebacker Deion Jones intercepts Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who tries to make the tackle, in the final minutes of the fourth quarter to seal a 36-20 victory in a NFL football NFC divisional playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta.
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Sept 6, 2017

In the third episode of the Bow Tie Chronicles, we discuss the Atlanta Falcons’ upcoming opponent, the Chicago Bears, and take a look at a few Falcons issues heading in to the regular-season opener.

A closer look at the Bears

This will be the 27th regular-season meeting between the Falcons and the Bears. The Bears lead the series, 14-12. The Bears have won the past two meetings including a 27-13 victory on Oct. 12, 2014. The two teams opened the season in 2011 in Chicago and the Bears won 30-12.

Falcons' depth chart against the Bears

The Falcons filled out their 53-man roster and 11-man practice squad with two moves Tuesday.

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