Atlanta Falcons seek urgency after slow start in loss to Chicago Bears
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons fell 31-23 to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, dropping to 2-4 this season. A slow start saw them trail 14-0 before they recorded a first down. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. faced pressure throughout, being sacked five times and struggling to convert opportunities. Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski emphasized the need for a faster start moving forward. The team made roster adjustments, signing veteran Andy Dalton after releasing Cooper Rush. Tight end Kyle Pitts showed promise with two late touchdowns.
- •Falcons drop to 2-4 after loss to Bears.
- •Penix was sacked five times in the game.
- •Kyle Pitts scored two touchdowns late in the fourth quarter.
- •Andy Dalton signed as backup quarterback after Cooper Rush was released.
- •Team emphasizes need for better starts in future games.
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — After slow start in loss to Bears, Penix and Falcons have urgency to turn their season around
"ATLANTA (AP) — Another slow start to a game has left the Atlanta Falcons with an urgent need to reverse their slow start to the season.Two straight losses have left the Falcons (2-4) two games under .
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