Windy City Gridiron on Michael Penix Jr.

ArticleChicago Bears Ground the Atlanta Falcons in Caleb Williams’ ReturnOctober 18, 2026

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Penix threw for three scores but spent most of the day chasing the game; a late Penix fumble on a sack (forced by Kyler Gordon, and then recovered by the Bears) helped snuff out any real threat

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Penix throws 3 TDs but chases game; late fumble ends fourth-quarter threat

Michael Penix Jr. threw for three scores but spent most of the day chasing the game in a lopsided contest. He finished with a late fumble on a sack forced by Kyler Gordon that the Bears recovered, ending any real threat. The Falcons' offense 'looked like it was still looking for the parking lot' for much of the game as the Bears dominated.