In a high-scoring first half, the Chicago Bears have taken a commanding 21-7 lead over the Atlanta Falcons. The Bears' offense has been particularly effective, with Roschon Johnson scoring a 1-yard touchdown, contributing to the team's 214 total yards of offense and dominating time of possession with 16:05 compared to Atlanta's 9:53. T.J. Edwards made a significant impact for the Bears with a diving interception, his third of the season, with 1:02 left in the half, which provided Chicago an opportunity to extend their lead. Despite the Falcons' 9.9 yards per play average and a 75-yard TD, they struggled to sustain offense, resulting in back-to-back 3-and-outs. The half ended dramatically as the Falcons' Dee Alford returned a missed 55-yard field goal attempt by Cairo Santos 96 yards, nearly scoring a 'Kick Six' if not for a tackle by Robert Tonyan as time expired.
Wild ending to the first half. Alford almost took the short kick all the way back. 96 yard return. Robert Tonyan got a piece of his right leg after time had expired. #Bears 21, #Falcons 7 at halftime.
The #Falcons just came sooooo close to a Kick Six. https://t.co/BtIYgsqnl5
Near disaster for the Bears at the end of the half. Dee Alford returned the missed field goal 96 yards, and Robert Tonyan got just enough on Alford to get him down. Yikes. Offense doesn't take advantage of Edwards' INT. Points left on the board. At half: Bears 21, Falcons 7
That was almost a disaster for the #Bears. Holy smokes.
At the half https://t.co/Z2kPDL061B
Falcons came sooooo close to a Kick Six.
Cairo Santos 55 yd FG attempt from the left hashmark - headed to the North end zone - short. And Dee Alford comes about 10 yards shy of returning it for a touchdown.
What a grab by @TJEdwards8 š šŗ: #ATLvsCHI on CBS https://t.co/ITOmnJkS7E
Taylor Heinicke picked off by T.J. Edwards, and it's on the verge of ugly here in Chicago with 1:02 left in half.
Great read, great athleticism by Bears LB T.J. Edwards, who gets his 3rd interception of the season. Opportunity for a double-tap here for the Bears, who start the second half with the ball.
Diving pick by TJ Edwards. #Bears are going to be in position to double up - score to end the first half and receive to start the third quarter
What a play by T.J. Edwards on the INT. #Bears
Do your dance, 23 šŗ https://t.co/KDZeLYLfyb
#Falcons can't sustain any offense. After the 75-yard TD, they have had back to back 3-and-outs.
#Bears 21, #Falcons 7. Roschon Johnson scored on a 1-yard run. Scoring drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 7:06.
The Bears, who average about 1 points per game, are on pace for 50 against your Atlanta Falcons
.@roschon finds the end zone š¤ šŗ: #ATLvsCHI on CBS https://t.co/aAH6kKEzZx
#Bears finish off another solid drive with two straight short-yardage successes, which have been in short supply. Fields as comfortable and confident as he's been all season, in rhythm and accurate. Offense clicking in a 21-point first half.
Chicago 21, Atlanta 7, 4:02 left. Falcons are averaging 9.9 yards per play but can't stop the Bears. Chicago has 214 yards of offense and has almost doubled up Atlanta in time of possession (16:05 to 9:53)
Roschon Johnson powers in from the 2-yard line for his second touchdown of the season. #Bears have a 21-7 advantage, 4:02 remaining 2nd qtr.
Roschon Johnson rumbles in and the #Bears take a 21-7 lead.
Bears Tush Push their way to first down at the 2-yard line on a fourth-and-1.