nfl Game Recap
Recap - Bears Defeat Atlanta 37-17
Khalil Herbert ran for 124 yards as Chicago handled Atlanta by a score of 37-17 on Sunday at Soldier Field.
Chicago won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 38.5.
Khalil Herbert rushed for 124 yards, while Justin Fields added 45 yards in the win. DJ Moore and Robert Tonyan added 159 and 40 receiving yards respectively.
Bijan Robinson rushed for 75 yards for Atlanta, while Taylor Heinicke added 46 yards. Taylor Heinicke threw for 163 yards for the Falcons, while receivers Tyler Allgeier and Drake London had 75 and 56 yards respectively.
Atlanta was outgained by Chicago 432-307 yards in Sunday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 22-15 by the Bears.
Chicago led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 37:14-22:46 split in that important category.
Chicago heads into a Week 18 battle against the Packers. Atlanta, meanwhile, will have their next action against New Orleans.