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Falcons – Bears instant recap: A late rally can’t save a rough loss

The Atlanta Falcons’ hopes for a quick turnaround after their overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens were dashed in a dismal 2026 home defeat against the Chicago Bears. A combination of injuries—losing starting linebacker Divine Deablo and quarterback Kendal Daniels to concerning issues—and a lackluster offensive performance left the Falcons struggling from the opening kickoff.

Caleb Williams, meanwhile, thrived for Chicago, leading a relentless ground attack while Atlanta’s own rushing game stalled due to questionable play-calling and defensive pressure. Special teams blunders, including two fumbles by Zachariah Branch on punt and kick returns, compounded the Falcons’ woes, sealing a demoralizing loss at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Despite a late fourth-quarter rally that briefly cut the deficit to eight points, the Falcons fell short, marking their second straight home loss and leaving them at 2-4 on the season. With both starting linebackers now sidelined and a tough road matchup against the 49ers looming, the team’s first-year tenure under Kevin Stefanski appears increasingly shaky.

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