4 people who deserve the most blame for Falcons’ Week 6 loss to Bears

A lot of people are responsible for the Atlanta Falcons' disappointing Week 6 loss to the Bears.

By Jason Kandel · Blogging Dirty

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 7:15 PM

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Writer Jason Kandel names four individuals most responsible for the Falcons' Week 6 defeat against Chicago.
The Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 31-23, dropping Atlanta's regular season record to 2-4.
Kandel blames Zachariah Branch for two special teams fumbles that resulted in a 10-point swing.

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Following the Atlanta Falcons' 31-23 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 6, writer Jason Kandel singles out four figures most responsible for the defeat. The loss dropped the Falcons to a 2-4 record on the season after falling behind 21-7 by halftime.

Kandel assigns primary blame to rookie wide receiver Zachariah Branch for two costly special teams fumbles, offensive coordinator Tommy Rees for predictable play-calling, cornerback Mike Hughes for allowing seven catches on seven targets, and offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor for yielding six pressures and two sacks.

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4 people who deserve the most blame for Falcons’ Week 6 loss to Bears

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