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Falcons fall to Bears as Kevin Stefanski addresses disappointing start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 4:24 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Falcons fall to Bears as Kevin Stefanski addresses disappointing start

Summary

The Atlanta Falcons lost 31-23 to the Chicago Bears on October 18, marking their second consecutive defeat. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams returned from a hamstring injury, throwing for 305 yards and a touchdown. Despite the Falcons being the league's top rushing defense, they struggled early, trailing 31-7 at one point before a late rally. Head coach Kevin Stefanski expressed disappointment over the team's slow start, underscoring the need for improvement. The Falcons are set to face the undefeated San Francisco 49ers next week, looking to snap their losing streak.

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Status Watch

•Falcons lead early but fall behind quickly, trailing 31-7 late.
•Caleb Williams returns and excels for Bears with 305 passing yards.
•Kevin Stefanski criticizes team's slow start despite late-game effort.
•Bijan Robinson held to 61 rushing yards, impacting offensive flow.
•Next game for Falcons is against undefeated 49ers.

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4:24 AMYahoo Sports — Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski Gets Honest After Frustrating Loss to Bears

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The Atlanta Falcons suffered their second straight loss by losing to the Chicago Bears 31-23.Bears quarterback Caleb Williams made his return after a three-game absence due to a hamstring. Williams showed no signs of rust by throwing for 305 yards and a touchdown against an impressive Falcons defense.The Falcons came in being the number one […] The post Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski Gets Honest After Frustrating Loss to Bears appeared first on HEAVY.
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