Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. finds Jahan Dotson for TD vs. Bears

The Atlanta Falcons got off to a slow start against the Chicago Bears, but they seem to be settling in here in the second quarter. After trailing 14-0 early, the team put together a nice drive to cut Chicago's lead to seven before halftime. Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. hit wide receiver Dra

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The Atlanta Falcons got off to a slow start against the Chicago Bears, but they seem to be settling in here in the second quarter. After trailing 14-0 early, the team put together a nice drive to cut Chicago's lead to seven before halftime.

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. hit wide receiver Drake London for a 39-yard gain and then finished the drive off with a third-down strike to Jahan Dotson for a touchdown. Atlanta's offense was out-gained 154-3 in total yardage in the first quarter.

Watch Dotson's second touchdown grab of the season, as shared by the Falcons' social media account below.

What a CATCH, @JahanDotson

FOX | NFL+ pic.twitter.com/U0NpuS6Vtk
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) October 18, 2026

Thus far, Penix has gone 6/11 for 55 yards, one touchdown and a passer rating 98.7. Bears

quarterback Caleb Williams is 16/18 for 172 yards and a touchdown.

The Falcons trail 14-7 with a two minutes left in the second quarter in Atlanta. The Bears have the ball and are attempting to tack on points late in the first half.

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