The Chicago Bears endured a rough loss last week when they fell to the Green Bay Packers 31-7, but they're hoping to bounce back when they visit NFC rivals the Atlanta Falcons for Week 6. Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who injured his rib in last Sunday's overtime loss to the Ravens, is expected to play against the Bears this week. The Bears vs. Falcons game will air on Fox starting at 1 p.m. ET; out-of-market viewers can tune in with NFL Sunday Ticket.
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch this weekend's Chicago Bears vs. Atlanta Falcons game, and how to watch every other Week 6 game on the schedule.
How to watch the Chicago Bears vs. Atlanta Falcons game:
Date: Oct. 18
Time: 1p.m. ET
TV channel: Fox
Streaming: YouTube TV, Fubo, DirecTV, Fox One and more
When is the Chicago Bears vs. Atlanta Falcons game?
The Chicago Bears vs. Atlanta Falcons game is on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m. ET.
What channel is the Chicago Bears vs. Atlanta Falcons game on?
The Chicago Bears vs. Atlanta Falcons NFL game will air on Fox.
Where to watch the Chicago Bears vs. Atlanta Falcons game without cable
NFL 2026 season Week 6 schedule
All times Eastern
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026
Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos: 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (International Game): 9:30 a.m. (NFL Network)
Chicago Bears vs. Atlanta Falcons: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
New York Jets vs. New England Patriots: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
New Orleans Saints vs. New York Giants: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Carolina Panthers vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Arizona Cardinals vs. L.A. Rams: 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX)
L.A. Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Buffalo Bills vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Dallas Cowboys vs. Green Bay Packers: 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock)
Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
Washington Commanders vs. San Francisco 49ers: 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN/ABC)