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3rd Quarter Report
Only one more quarter stands between the Bears and the victory they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Falcons 27-10.
The Bears came into the match with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.
Preview
The Atlanta Falcons will head out on the road to face off against the Chicago Bears at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday at Soldier Field. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Atlanta scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Sunday. They blew past the Colts 29-10. That 29-10 margin sets a new team best for Atlanta this season.
The Falcons' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tyler Allgeier, who rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. Younghoe Koo did his part by putting the 'special' in special teams, booting in five field goals and two extra points.
The Falcons' defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB six times. Zach Harrison was especially locked on to the Colts' QB and sacked him twice.
Meanwhile, the Bears earned a 27-16 victory over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Khalil Herbert and Justin Fields were among the main playmakers for the Bears as the former rushed for 112 yards and a touchdown and the latter rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. Those 112 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for him.
Atlanta's record now sits at 7-8. As for Chicago, they pushed their record up to 6-9 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
The pair pleased both fans and bettors in their last games by winning and covering the spread. Looking ahead, the matchup is expected to be close, with the Bears going off as just a 3-point favorite. For those looking to play the spread, watch out: the Falcons are playing on the road, but their 2-5 record against the spread as such isn't exactly encouraging.
Atlanta skirted past Chicago 27-24 when the teams last played back in November of 2022. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Falcons since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
