The Chicago Bears will face the Atlanta Falcons in a Week 6 game, where Chicago is looking to right the ship after a tough loss in Week 5.
The good news is it's looking like quarterback Caleb Williams will make his return to the starting lineup after missing the last three games with a hamstring injury. While Chicago went 2-1 in his absence, with Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum each getting a win, the offense needs Williams back, especially with running back Kyle Monangai sidelined for a second straight game. But the Bears will face a challenge against a talented Falcons squad that features arguably the best running back in the league in Bijan Robinson.
Here's how to watch Bears vs. Falcons in Week 6:
What TV channel is Bears vs. Falcons on today?
- TV channel: FOX
- Streaming: Fubo (free trial)
The Bears and Packers play Sunday in Week 5 of
the 2026 NFL season. The Bears vs. Packers game will air on FOX. Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which offers a free trial.
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Bears vs. Falcons start time
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
- Time: 12 p.m. CT
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA)
Kickoff for the Bears and Falcons Week 6 game is scheduled for 12 p.m. CT on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium as Chicago looks to get back in the win column with the expected return of Caleb Williams.
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Bears regular-season schedule 2026
Below is Chicago's regular-season schedule.
- Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 13: Chicago Bears 59, Carolina Panthers 37
- Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 20: Chicago Bears 3, Minnesota Vikings 9
- Week 3: Monday, Sept. 28: Chicago Bears 27, Philadelphia Eagles 7
- Week 4: Sunday, Oct. 4: Chicago Bears 23, New York Jets 12
- Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 11: Chicago Bears 7, Green Bay Packers 31
- Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 18, at Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m. ET, FOX
- Week 7: Thursday, Oct. 22, vs. New England Patriots, 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime
- Week 8: Monday, Nov. 1, at Seattle Seahawks, 8:15 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN
- Week 9: Sunday, Nov. 8, vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC
- Week 10: BYE WEEK
- Week 11: Sunday, Nov. 22, vs. New Orleans Saints, 1 p.m. ET, FOX
- Week 12: Thursday, Nov. 26, at Detroit Lions, 12:30 p.m. ET, CBS
- Week 13: Sunday, Dec. 6, vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m. ET, FOX
- Week 14: Sunday, Dec. 13, at Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET, CBS
- Week 15: Saturday, Dec. 19, at Buffalo Bills, 8:20 p.m. ET, CBS
- Week 16: Friday, Dec. 25, vs. Green Bay Packers, 1 p.m. ET, Netflix
- Week 17: Sunday, Jan. 3, vs. Detroit Lions, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX
- Week 18: Sunday, Jan. 10, at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. ET, TBD
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