a pass to Branch for the 2-point play.

Roschon Johnson's lost fumble set up Penix's second scoring pass to Pitts with 5:41 remaining. After leading 31-7, Chicago's advantage was trimmed to 31-23 on Penix's 2-point pass to Drake London.

Swift's 2-yard scoring run gave Chicago a two-touchdown lead at halftime. Johnson also ran for a touchdown.

Chicago overcame 12 penalties for 133 yards. Wide receiver Jahdae Walker was ejected in the fourth quarter after being called for a personal foul for head-butting Atlanta's Chris Blair.

Injuries

Bears: DB Cam Lewis was evaluated for a concussion in the second quarter. RB Kyle Monangai (thumb, toe) was inactive. RG Jonah Jackson was ruled doubtful to return with a hip injury in the third quarter.

Falcons: ILB Kendal Daniels was carted off the field midway through the third quarter after making a helmet-first tackle on tight end Colston Loveland. Daniels' head snapped back and Falcons players circled Daniels as he was strapped onto the stretcher and driven off the field. He was officially ruled out with a neck injury and the Falcons announced he was alert and had movement in all extremities and was being evaluated at Grady Hospital in Atlanta . ... ILB Divine Deablo (arm) was ruled out in the second quarter. CB Avieon Terrell (left shoulder) left the game in the second quarter. DB Billy Bowman Jr. was ruled doubtful with a hamstring injury.

Up next

Bears: Host New England on Thursday night.

Falcons: Host San Francisco next Sunday.

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