Images: Chicago Bears vs. Atlanta Falcons
The Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 27-13 Sunday afternoon at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler threw for 381 yards and a touchdown with Alshon Jeffrey caught 5 passes for 136 yards and Brandon Marshall had 6 receptions for 113 yards.
The defense held Atlanta to 287 total yards with their three starting linebackers out of the game.
Running back Matt Forte rushed for 80 yards with 10 receptions for 77 yards for a total of 157 yards.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Morgan (19) celebrates his touchdown reception in the end zone past Atlanta Falcons Paul Worrilow, left, and Robert Alford during the second quarter.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) heads into the end zone as Atlanta Falcons free safety Dwight Lowery (20) defends during the second half.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Antone Smith (35) runs against the Chicago Bears during the second half.
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Bears wide receiver Josh Morgan (19) gets in the end zone past Falcons safety Dwight Lowery during the second quarter.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) runs past Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) during the first half.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) makes a catch against Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael (36) during the first half.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) makes the catch but out of bounds against Atlanta Falcons free safety Dwight Lowery (20) during the first half.
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) fumbles the ball against Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during the first half.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) runs after making a catch as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) looks on during the first half.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) hits Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) during the second half.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) heads into the end zone as Atlanta Falcons free safety Dwight Lowery (20) defends during the second half.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) moves out of the pocket as Chicago Bears defensive end Willie Young (97) looks on during the second half.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Antone Smith (35) runs toward the end zone as Chicago Bears strong safety Brock Vereen (45) falls to the turf during the second half.
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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert McClain (27) and Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Kroy Biermann (71) defend against Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) during the first half.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Morgan (19) celebrates his touchdown with Chicago Bears wide receiver Santonio Holmes (14) during the first half.
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) runs against Chicago Bears Darryl Sharpton (53) during the first half.
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Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett (83) loses the ball as Atlanta Falcons free safety Dezmen Southward (41) defends during the first half.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Chris Williams (82) moves around Atlanta Falcons free safety Dezmen Southward (41) during the first half.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) runs from Atlanta Falcons defensive end Jonathan Babineaux (95) during the second half.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) runs after making a catch against Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael (36) during the second half.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) runs after a long catch against Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael (36) during the second half.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Antone Smith (35) runs by Chicago Bears strong safety Brock Vereen (45) as Atlanta Falcons guard Jon Asamoah (75) reacts during the second half.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert McClain (27) during the first half.
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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert McClain (27) tackles Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) during the first half.
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Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman speaks to Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) during the first half.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) scores a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Josh Wilson (26) during the second half.
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) vies for a passed ball as Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) defends during the second half.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) moves against Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael (36) during the first half.
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Chicago Bears running back Ka'Deem Carey (25) moves against Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Kroy Biermann (71) during the first half.
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Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett (83) runs by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Josh Wilson (26) during the first half.
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Devin Hester (17) runs past Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khaseem Greene (52) during the first half.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) makes the catch but out of bounds against Atlanta Falcons free safety Dwight Lowery (20) during the first half.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) ties to make the catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) during the first half.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) moves past Atlanta Falcons cornerback Josh Wilson (26) during the first half.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) runs by Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Paul Worrilow (55) during the first half.
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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert McClain (27) tackles Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) during the first half.
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Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett (83) tries to make the catch as Atlanta Falcons free safety Dwight Lowery (20) defends during the first half.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) is hit by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) during the first half.
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Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Joplo Bartu (59) makes the tackle on Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) during the first half.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Morgan (19) celebrates his touchdown with Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) during the first half.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Morgan (19) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) works as Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Kroy Biermann (71) defends during the first half.
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Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett (83) moves past Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Joplo Bartu (59) during the first half.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Chris Williams (82) moves out of the grasp of Atlanta Falcons free safety Dezmen Southward (41) during the first half.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by Chicago Bears defensive end Willie Young (97) during the second half.
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) falls away as Chicago Bears strong safety Ryan Mundy (21) vies for the loose ball during the second half.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) speaks with Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) after the second half.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) heads to the turf as Atlanta Falcons defensive end Jonathan Babineaux (95) pursues during the second half.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) runs after making a catch against Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael (36) during the second half.
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Chicago Bears defensive end Willie Young walks off the field after the second half. The Chicago Bears won 27-13.
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Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith, right, speaks with Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman after the second half. The Chicago Bears won 27-13.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) celebrates a Chicago Bears interception against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half. Chicago Bears cornerback Demontre Hurst intercepted a ball intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones.
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Chicago Bears defensive end Willie Young (97) celebrates a sack on Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half.
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