Falcons vs. Bears

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons vs. Bears

The Chicago Bears and the Atlanta Falcons met in their season opener in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by Chicago Bears defensive lineman Henry Melton.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester (23) is tackled on a kickoff return by Atlanta Falcons' Jason Snelling (44) in the first half of the season opener in Chicago. The Falcons lost to the Bears 30-12.

Bears running back Kahlil Bell (32) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Ray Edwards, right, and linebacker Curtis Lofton (50) the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by Chicago Bears defensive tackle Amobi Okoye in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.

Falcons wide receiver Eric Weems (14) breaks a tackle by Chicago Bears' Kyle Adams (86) in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. The Bears won 30-12.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Roy Williams (11) makes a reception while covered by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson (23) in the first half.

Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann (71) intercepts a pass by Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) is stopped by Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman (33) after a reception in the first half.

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) sits on the field after being sacked by Atlanta Falcons' John Abraham in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago.

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) reacts after his 56-yard touchdown-reception against the Atlanta Falcons.

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) congratulates running back Matt Forte (22) on his touchdown-reception against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half.

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner, center, fumbles under pressure from Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman, right, and safety Major Wright (27) in the first half.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) fires a pass against the Chicago Bears in the second half.

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) picks up yardage past Chicago Bears' D.J. Moore (30) and Matt Toeaina (75).

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) tumbles to the ground after being hit by Chicago Bears cornerback D.J. Moore after throwing a pass.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester (23) is pushed out of bounds short of the goal line by Atlanta Falcons players Brent Grimes and Carlton Powell (97) in the second half.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith, center, talks with referees after a play against the Chicago Bears in the first half.

Fans hold a commemorative flag at Soldier Field before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Atlanta Falcons in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. The day marks the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs wears commemorative shoes on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Referee Don Carey holds a ceremonial game ball on the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by Chicago Bears defensive lineman Henry Melton.

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