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When the Atlanta Falcons signed Jahan Dotson in free agency, they were widely ridiculed. Pro Football Focus called it the worst signing that the team made this year, and practically every analyst predicted that Atlanta's front office would come to regret the addition.
Football games aren't played on paper, though - and Dotson has blown away all of those low expectations of his game coming into the season.
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Heading into Week 7, Dotson has had his best season since the 2023 campaign, totaling 11 catches, 236 yards and two touchdowns. According to PFF, Dotson is leading the NFL in yards per reception ahead of several younger receivers.
Like everything else with this offense, some credit has to go to starting quarterback Michael Penix. In the first two games of the year with Penix sidelined Dotson posted just three catches and 30 yards. Over the last three games he's come alive, totaling 195 yards and two touchdowns while averaging nearly 28 yards per catch.
If Dotson can continue playing like this the rest of the year, not only will Matt Ryan look like a genius for signing him - but it will also lessen Atlanta's need to pick a wide receiver in next year's draft.
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That will enable the Falcons to focus more on other key roster needs, such as offensive tackle and cornerback.
Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; The Atlanta Falcons kneel before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Fans of the Chicago Bears watch warmups before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A view of fans and the Atlanta Falcons logo and pink ribbon before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) warms up before the game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) warms up before the game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. (8) warms up before the game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Zachariah Branch (17) warms up before the game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Fox sports commentator Erin Andrews before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; The Atlanta Falcons mascot fires up the crowd before the game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; The Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders perform before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; The Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders perform before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; The Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders perform before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Divine Deablo (0) takes the field before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A view of the stadium before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kendal Daniels (53) tackles Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) catches a pass in front of Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes (21) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) celebrates after scoring against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws the ball against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Clark Phillips III (20) tackles Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears defensive tackle Kentavius Street (93) and defensive line Austin Booker (94) celebrates during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) rolls out with the ball during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Devin Bush (12) and defensive back Cam Lewis (21) tackle Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. (8) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Kalif Raymond (14) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) celebrates during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) sets the play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) warms up before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A view of the Atlanta Falcons logo and pink ribbon before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; The Atlanta Falcons kneel before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; The Atlanta Falcons kneel before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Fans of the Chicago Bears watch warmups before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A view of fans and the Atlanta Falcons logo and pink ribbon before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) warms up before the game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) warms up before the game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. (8) warms up before the game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Zachariah Branch (17) warms up before the game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Fox sports commentator Erin Andrews before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; The Atlanta Falcons mascot fires up the crowd before the game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; The Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders perform before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; The Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders perform before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; The Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders perform before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Divine Deablo (0) takes the field before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A view of the stadium before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kendal Daniels (53) tackles Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) catches a pass in front of Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes (21) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) celebrates after scoring against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws the ball against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Clark Phillips III (20) tackles Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears defensive tackle Kentavius Street (93) and defensive line Austin Booker (94) celebrates during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) rolls out with the ball during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Devin Bush (12) and defensive back Cam Lewis (21) tackle Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. (8) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Kalif Raymond (14) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) celebrates during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Bears: Best photos from Week 6 showdown in Atlanta
Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Bears: Best photos from Week 6 showdown in Atlanta
Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) sets the play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Bears: Best photos from Week 6 showdown in Atlanta
Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) warms up before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Bears: Best photos from Week 6 showdown in Atlanta
Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A view of the Atlanta Falcons logo and pink ribbon before the game between Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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