Preview
3 min read

Clash at Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Atlanta Falcons to Host Chicago Bears

As the Atlanta Falcons prepare to welcome the Chicago Bears to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, fans are eager for what promises to be an enthralling encounter. The Falcons, coming off a narrow victory against the Bears with a score of 27-24, look to capitalize on their home-field advantage.


Detroit Lions linebacker Julian Okwara (99) sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. The Lions won 31-30. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

The recent performance trends for the Falcons have been a mixed bag. In their last three games, they've experienced both sides of a close contest – two wins and one loss. Their latest game saw them edge out their opponents by just three points in a hard-fought battle that was decided in the final quarter.


Analyzing past performances, it's evident that Atlanta's offense has been relatively consistent. They've managed to put up scores of 15, 17, and 37 points respectively in their last three outings. The rushing attack seems potent as they averaged over five yards per carry in two out of these three games. However, turnovers have been an issue; they recorded two lost fumbles against Los Angeles Chargers and another turnover against Carolina Panthers.


Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields hands off to running back Khalil Herbert during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Defensively, there's room for improvement as they allowed an average of around 28 points across these matches. Yet there were positives too – like forcing four turnovers across these games which included interceptions and fumble recoveries.


Playing at home should give the Falcons an additional boost. The retractable dome at Mercedes-Benz Stadium offers them familiarity with conditions regardless of weather outside – something that could play into their hands especially if they maintain possession effectively as seen by their average time of over thirty minutes in two recent games.


Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) runs the ball against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

The upcoming game is scheduled for November 20th at 18:00 GMT+0 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Fans can catch all the action live on FOX network and witness whether the Falcons can continue building momentum or if adjustments are needed before heading deeper into this season's campaign.

Rate the article

Related stories

Atlanta Falcons Set Sights on Redemption in Philadelphia Showdown
Preview

Atlanta Falcons Set Sights on Redemption in Philadelphia Showdown

2 min read
Atlanta Falcons Set to Clash with Pittsburgh Steelers in Season Opener
Preview

Atlanta Falcons Set to Clash with Pittsburgh Steelers in Season Opener

3 min read
Falcons to Tackle Jaguars in a Pivotal Clash at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Preview

Falcons to Tackle Jaguars in a Pivotal Clash at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

3 min read