Our Bears vs Falcons preview covers the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, total, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch for the NFL Week 6 matchup between the Chicago Bears (3-2) and the Atlanta Falcons (2-3) on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT), and the game airs on FOX.
Week 6 storyline: Both teams have quarterback questions in Atlanta. Chicago lost 31-7 at Green Bay with Tyson Bagent starting, and Ben Johnson said Monday he is undecided on a starter if Caleb Williams cannot go. Atlanta lost 30-23 in overtime to Baltimore, and Michael Penix Jr. left late with a rib injury that sources told ESPN is not considered serious.
As of Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, 1:59 AM PT (4:59 AM ET), DraftKings via ESPN lists the Bears as 3-point favorites over the Falcons, with the moneyline at Bears -175 / Falcons +145 and the over/under at 49.5. Since the open, the spread is unchanged from the open at CHI -3 and the total has moved from 47.5 to 49.5. Below are the full Bears vs Falcons odds, both team previews, the latest Week 6 injury news and TV details.
Bears vs Falcons Odds & Preview Info
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons |
| Records | Bears 3-2 (1-1 road) · Falcons 2-3 (0-2 home) |
| Spread | Bears -3 (-120) · Falcons +3 (+100) |
| Moneyline | Bears -175 · Falcons +145 |
| Total | 49.5 (Over -108 / Under -112) |
| Venue | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
| Date/Time | Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) |
| TV | FOX |
| Head Coaches | Bears: Ben Johnson · Falcons: Kevin Stefanski |
| Starting QBs | Bears: TBD (Caleb Williams, hamstring, or Tyson Bagent) · Falcons: Michael Penix Jr. (ribs, questionable) |
Odds: DraftKings via ESPN as of Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, 1:59 AM PT (4:59 AM ET). Opening line: CHI -3, total 47.5, moneyline Bears -166 / Falcons +140. Line movement: the spread is unchanged from the open at CHI -3, the total has moved from 47.5 to 49.5, and the moneyline has gone from Bears -166 / Falcons +140 at the open to Bears -175 / Falcons +145. Spread and total prices are shown in parentheses. Lines can move before kickoff.
Chicago Bears Preview
2026 results through Week 6: Week 1: at Panthers, W 59-37 · Week 2: vs Vikings, L 3-9 · Week 3: vs Eagles, W 27-7 · Week 4: vs Jets, W 23-12 · Week 5: at Packers, L 7-31. Points: 119 scored, 96 allowed.
Season so far: Chicago won 59-37 at Carolina, lost 9-3 to Minnesota, then beat Philadelphia 27-7 and the Jets 23-12 before the loss at Lambeau Field. The Bears have scored 119 points and allowed 96.
Quarterback and key players: Bagent is 42 of 64 for 409 yards with no touchdowns and three interceptions (ESPN). D’Andre Swift has 354 rushing yards and four touchdowns, Rome Odunze has 273 receiving yards, Austin Booker has four sacks and rookie S Dillon Thieneman has 37 tackles.
This week: Johnson said after Sunday’s game that Williams (right hamstring strain) is close to returning, possibly this week (ESPN). RB Kyle Monangai (toe) and LB Keyshaun Elliott (quadriceps) are listed out, and S Anthony Johnson Jr. went on injured reserve.
Atlanta Falcons Preview
2026 results through Week 6: Week 1: at Steelers, L 13-20 · Week 2: vs Panthers, L 3-34 · Week 3: at Packers, W 35-14 · Week 4: at Saints, W 45-24 · Week 5: vs Ravens, L 23-30. Points: 119 scored, 122 allowed.
Season so far: Atlanta lost 20-13 at Pittsburgh and 34-3 to Carolina, then won 35-14 at Green Bay and 45-24 at New Orleans before Sunday’s overtime loss. The Falcons are 0-2 at home and 2-1 on the road.
Quarterback and key players: Penix is 52 of 77 for 719 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. Bijan Robinson has 580 rushing yards and four touchdowns, Drake London has 488 receiving yards, and S Xavier Watts has 34 tackles (ESPN).
This week: Penix said after the game he did not believe the rib injury would be a long-term issue. DE Za’Darius Smith (concussion) is listed out, CB C.J. Henderson (groin) is questionable, and CB A.J. Terrell Jr. and LB Yasir Abdullah are on injured reserve.
Bears vs Falcons Key Injuries
Source: ESPN’s injury tracker as of Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, 1:59 AM PT (4:59 AM ET), with team-site, ESPN and NFL Network reporting for context. These are tracker statuses after Week 6, not official game designations: official Week 6 reports for this game run Wednesday through Friday, with game designations on Friday, Oct. 16. Some players listed questionable left Week 6 games and have not been updated yet.
Chicago Bears — Out: RB Kyle Monangai (toe sprain); LB Keyshaun Elliott (quadriceps); QB Caleb Williams (hamstring strain); DT Shemar Turner (knee – ACL surgery); CB Kyler Gordon (calf) · Doubtful: none · Questionable: DE Dayo Odeyingbo (quadriceps); CB Tyrique Stevenson Sr. (hamstring); LB T.J. Edwards (hamstring) · Recent injured reserve moves (ESPN): S Anthony Johnson Jr. (undisclosed).
Atlanta Falcons — Out: DE Za’Darius Smith (concussion) · Doubtful: none · Questionable: QB Michael Penix Jr. (ribs); CB C.J. Henderson (groin) · Recent injured reserve moves (ESPN): LB Yasir Abdullah (hamstring).
QB note: Williams is listed out and Penix questionable on ESPN’s tracker. Neither team had named a starter as of Monday.
Bears vs Falcons Key Matchup Notes
- Robinson vs the Chicago front: Robinson has 580 rushing yards on 102 carries, 5.7 per attempt.
- Chicago’s passing game: Bagent has three interceptions and no touchdowns in his work this season.
- Edge pressure: Atlanta may be without Smith, its sack leader at 2.5; Booker has four for Chicago.
- Home/road split: Atlanta has not won at home this season; Chicago is 1-1 on the road.
- Market snapshot: DraftKings opened CHI -3 with a 47.5 total and now shows CHI -3 and 49.5 (DraftKings via ESPN, as of 1:59 AM PT Tuesday).
Kickoff, Venue & How to Watch Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons
- Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT)
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
- TV / Streaming: FOX (regional broadcast; check local listings). Streaming: Fox One and the FOX Sports app (local FOX feed), NFL+ on phones and tablets, and NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube / YouTube TV for out-of-market viewers
Where to watch: the Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons game airs on FOX at 1:00 PM ET. Final inactives are released about 90 minutes before kickoff.
This preview is for informational purposes only. It reports odds, injury designations and broadcast details from DraftKings via ESPN, NFL.com, team sites, ESPN and AP, and it is not gambling advice. Odds, injury statuses and inactives can change before kickoff, so confirm with official sources. If you gamble, do so legally and responsibly; help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER. Information current as of Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, 1:59 AM PT (4:59 AM ET) for the Bears vs Falcons game on October 18, 2026.