The Bears were without two starters in cornerback Prince Amukamara and offensive guard Kyle Long in the regular-season.
The Falcons inactives are: wide receiver Nick Williams, safety Sharrod Neasman, running back Brian Hill, safety Blidi Wreh-Wilson, linebacker Jordan Tripp, rookie left guard Sean Harlow and tackle Austin Pasztor.
The other Bears inactives were quarterback Mark Sanchez, wide receiver Markus Wheaton, wide receiver Tre McBride, cornerback Prince Amukamara, running back Taquan Mizzel and offensive lineman John Jenkins.