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Bears DB Kyler Gordon makes history in return to game action

One day after being activated from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, cornerback Kyler Gordon registered 3.0 sacks and two forced fumbles in Sunday’s 31-23 win over the Falcons in Atlanta.

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 12:39 AM
Bears DB Kyler Gordon makes history in return to game action
Key Things to Know
  • Kyler Gordon recorded 3.0 sacks and two forced fumbles in his return from the PUP list.
  • The Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 31-23 to improve to 4-2 on the season.
  • Gordon became just the second defensive back in NFL history with 3.0 sacks and two forced fumbles.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon made NFL history in his return from the physically unable to perform list on Sunday, recording 3.0 sacks and two forced fumbles. Gordon's dominant second-half display helped secure a 31-23 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, moving Chicago to a 4-2 record on the season.

Gordon became only the second defensive back in NFL history to register at least 3.0 sacks and two forced fumbles in a single game. All three sacks against Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. came in the second half, with the final strip-sack recovered by linebacker Devin Bush to seal the win.

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