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Falcons, Bears Set for Redemption in Week 6 Clash

Updated 10:11 AM ET · 7:21 AM ETConfirmed

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In Short: The Falcons' best shots from Week 6 practice, presented by Gatorade, show the team's preparation for the Sunday matchup against the Bears.

The Atlanta Falcons and Chicago Bears are set to face off in Week 6, with both teams looking to bounce back from recent losses. The Falcons, coming off a 30-23 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens, are optimistic about Michael Penix Jr.'s return from a rib injury, while the Bears are still uncertain about Caleb Williams' availability due to a hamstring injury.

Penix Jr. is expected to start for the Falcons after missing the Week 5 game against the Ravens. Meanwhile, Williams, who has thrown for 971 yards and three touchdowns this season, is labeled as 'week-to-week' by Bears coach Ben Johnson, with the possibility of missing more time due to his hamstring injury.

The Bears are also dealing with the absence of cornerback Garrett Williams, who is out for at least one more week as he recovers from an Achilles injury. This leaves the Bears with Case Keenum, who filled in for Williams in their recent loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, completing 15 of 26 passes for 138 yards and one interception before exiting the game.

Despite the injuries, the Falcons have one of the top rushing offenses in the league, which could give them an edge against the Bears. The Falcons' offensive prowess will be crucial as they look to secure a win and improve their 2-3 record.

The Bears, who suffered a 31-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 5, are also in need of a victory. Coach Johnson acknowledged that the matchup against the Falcons will be close, but the team remains focused on redemption.

In a recent podcast, Kevin Knight and Jacob Infante discussed the latest on injuries to both Penix Jr. and Williams, as well as how the Falcons and Bears stack up on offense and defense. The podcast also highlighted the importance of the Falcons' rushing offense, which could be a key factor in the upcoming game.

The Falcons' best shots from Week 6 practice, presented by Gatorade, show the team's preparation for the Sunday matchup against the Bears. The Falcons are eager to return to the win column and will need a strong performance from Penix Jr. to achieve that goal.

Background

What's confirmed

• The Bears, meanwhile, are coming off a loss of their own.
• The Falcons have one of the top rushing offenses in the league.

What's still developing

• Still, this matchup has the makings of a heavy weight fight.
• Robinson signed to the active roster this past weekend prior to the Falcons' Week 5 game vs. the Ravens.
• Come chat with your fellow Falcons fans about the show, the team, the NFL draft, and more.
• This season, the Dream’s Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard, finished seventh and eighth, respectively, in MVP voting, while the Valkyries’ Veronica Burton and Gabby Williams were 10th and 11th, respectively.
• Taking the field without Caleb Williams for the first time, Johnson’s answer, a 38-year-old Case Keenum in his first NFL snaps since 2023, was a resounding yes.
• Here are my takeaways from the Monday night matchup that Chicago fans will forever know as the Case Keenum Game: Monday night brought a new challenge for Ben Johnson’s reputation as a top offensive mind: Can he pull off a big win with a backup quarterback?
• The Cardinals have Andrew Billings in the wings for nose tackle responsibilities if Lopez is not healthy enough to return, but Billings appeared on the injury report with a knee injury that had him limited.
• The WNBA Finals begin Saturday night when Angel Reese leads the Atlanta Dream into Ballhalla to take on the Golden State Valkyries in a matchup that few experts saw coming before the season.
• Needless to say, both Williams and Reese are on the list and have moved up the rankings.
• Caleb Williams hasn't practiced all week, and while he hasn't technically been ruled out for the Chicago Bears ' clash against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night, it's very unlikely he'll suit up.
• Shortly after Rapoport finished his "McAfee Show" appearance, DraftKings Sportsbook listed the Bears as three-point road favorites over a Falcons team that suffered a 30-23 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens this past Sunday night.
• Jalen Hurts will miss the Philadelphia Eagles’ matchup with the Carolina Panthers due to a superficial blood clot in his leg.

Sources

• Atlantafalconslink
• The Falcoholiclink
• CBS Sportslink
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• Complexlink
• Newsweeklink
• Yardbarkerlink
• Fox Newslink
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• WarpBeat — background on Penix Set to Start for Falcons Against Bears link
• WarpBeat — background on Falcons QB Penix on Track to Start vs. Bears link
• Nightcap — video link