Photos: Falcons clip Bears in another close contest

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The host Falcons edged the Bears 27-24 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32) celebrates with teammate Mykal Walker after Hawkins intercepted a pass by the Bears' Justin Fields in the fourth quarter Sunday in Atlanta. The Falcons won 27 -24. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota smiles after Atlanta defeated the Bears 27-24 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons players react after safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32) intercepted a pass by the Bears' Justin Fields in the fourth quarter Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons defeated the Bears 27-24. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus runs for a first down during the third quarter against the Bears on Sunday. The Falcons won 27-24. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Falcons defender Arnold Ebiketie attempts to sack Bears quarterback Justin Fields during the third quarter Sunday. The Falcons won 27-24. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta's Rashaan Evans (54), Abdullah Anderson (98) and DeAngelo Malone stop Bears running back David Montgomery during the third quarter Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota runs for a short gain with help from guard Chris Lindstrom and center Drew Dalman during the third quarter Sunday against the Bears. The Falcons won 27-24. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson takes a selfie with fans after Atlanta defeated the Bears 27-24 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

The Falcons mascot pulls a stuffed bear after Atlanta defeated the Bears on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
(Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota calls an audible during the fourth quarter against the Bears on Sunday in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons fans celebrate Marcus Mariota's touchdown during the third quarter against the Bears on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota looks to pass during the fourth quarter against the Bears on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier runs for a first down to ice the game against the Bears on Sunday in Atlanta. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota hands the ball to running back Tyler Allgeier during the third quarter against the Bears on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons coach Arthur Smith discusses a call with an official during the third quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32) celebrates with teammates after he intercepted Chicago's Justin Fields during the fourth quarter Sunday. The host Falcons won 27-24. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo watches his game-winning field goal during the fourth quarter Sunday. The host Falcons defeated the Bears, 27-24. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Bears running back David Montgomery runs for a touchdown while being pursued by Falcons cornerback Darren Hall on Sunday in Atlanta. The Falcons won 27-24. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Bears running back David Montgomery makes a first-down catch in front of Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter during the fourth quarter Sunday. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota dives for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Bears on Sunday in Atlanta. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32) celebrates with teammate Mykal Walker after Hawkins intercepted a pass by the Bears' Justin Fields in the fourth quarter Sunday in Atlanta. The Falcons won 27 -24. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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