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Bears vs. Falcons: Inside the Snap Counts, Stats, and Caleb Williams’ Completion Percentage

The Chicago Bears secured a 31–23 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on **October 18, 2026**, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, marking quarterback Caleb Williams’ return from a three-week hamstring injury. Williams, who started the game after being listed as questionable earlier in the week, completed 30 of 46 passes for 305 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions, marking his first outing since being carted off during the Bears' Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

His 65.6% completion percentage—down from a 65.6% mark in his two prior starts—highlighted his return, though the Bears’ late-game defensive miscue complicated their late exit strategy.

Williams’ return followed a social media post on Friday suggesting his availability, with the quarterback telling reporters upon arrival, ‘I walked in [coach Ben Johnson’s] office, dapped him up and said let’s get this thing going this week.’ The Bears’ offensive game plan emphasized controlled throws, with Williams averaging a depth of target. Wide receiver Luther Burden led the receiving corps with eight catches for 95 yards, while running backs D’Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson each contributed touchdowns, with Johnson also securing a first down to run out the clock in the final minutes.

Despite a commanding 31–7 lead entering the fourth quarter, the Falcons’ late surge—including two touchdowns and two successful two-point conversions—forced the Bears to adjust their strategy. Chicago’s defense held a turnover advantage (3–1) and stopped Atlanta on all three fourth-down attempts.

The Bears’ 40:08 time of possession underscored their dominance in controlling the clock, though 12 penalties limited their efficiency.

The win improved the Bears’ record to 4–2, while the Falcons fell to 2–4. Williams’ performance continued his return after missing the previous three games, during which the Bears won two of three contests, including a 59–37 victory over the Carolina Panthers.

Atlanta’s offense, led by running back Bijan Robinson (9 carries, 61 yards), struggled against Chicago’s defensive adjustments, though wide receiver Zachariah Branch lost two fumbles in the game. The Bears’ next challenge comes against the New England Patriots.

This report also draws on coverage from Pro Football Talk, CBS Sports, Fox Sports.

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