Game Recap
In a October 7 week 4 meeting, the Bears pitched a strong 31-3 victory against the Falcons. After the Bears led after the second quarter, the Bears jumped in front late and rolled to a comfortable victory.
The Bears were led by Jim Miller who tossed in 196 yards passing, 1 TD, was 17 of 26 passing. Anthony Thomas rumbled for 1 touchdown. Marcus Robinson caught 114 yards receiving, 1 TD, 9 receptions.
For the Falcons, Michael Vick connected on 186 yards in the air, zero interceptions, was 12 of 18 passing.
The Bears finished with 300 total yards, 15 first downs, 2 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were 4 of 11 on third downs. The Falcons finished with 335 total yards, 19 first downs, 5 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were 6 of 12 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Chicago BearsCHI defeat Atlanta FalconsATL 31-3
- Date: Sunday, October 7, 2001
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:05PM
- Chicago Bears Stats - Yards: 300, Turnovers: 2
- Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 335, Turnovers: 5
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| CHI |
0 |
10 |
0 |
21 |
31 |
| ATL |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Jim Miller | CHI | 17-26 | 196 | 1 | 2 | 63 | |
| Michael Vick | ATL | 12-18 | 186 | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| Chris Chandler | ATL | 7-12 | 75 | 0 | 3 | 22 | |
| Marty Booker | CHI | 1-1 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 34 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Maurice Smith | ATL | 17 | 71 | 0 | 14 | |
| Anthony Thomas | CHI | 11 | 57 | 1 | 32 | |
| James Allen | CHI | 12 | 27 | 0 | 6 | |
| Michael Vick | ATL | 5 | 18 | 0 | 18 | |
| Rodney Thomas | ATL | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | |
| Bob Christian | ATL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| Chris Chandler | ATL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Marcus Robinson | CHI | 9 | 114 | 1 | 34 | |
| Marty Booker | CHI | 1 | 63 | 1 | 63 | |
| Shawn Jefferson | ATL | 5 | 62 | 0 | 22 | |
| Quentin McCord | ATL | 3 | 53 | 0 | 26 | |
| Terance Mathis | ATL | 4 | 51 | 0 | 14 | |
| Alge Crumpler | ATL | 2 | 46 | 0 | 30 | |
| Bob Christian | ATL | 2 | 24 | 0 | 14 | |
| David Terrell | CHI | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| ATL | 25 | 103 | 0 | | |
| CHI | 24 | 79 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| ATL | 19-30 | 261 | 0 | 3 | 6 | |
| CHI | 18-27 | 230 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons
- Attendance: 46,483
- Weather:
- Time of Game: 2:59 - 2 hours, 59 minutes
