The Chicago Bears have reached an important early-season crossroads. At 3-2, they're still in a reasonable position after five games. But Sunday's embarrassing 31-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers exposed weaknesses that could become much bigger problems if Ben Johnson's team doesn't respond immediately.
Next up is a road matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, who enter Week 6 at 2-3 following a 30-23 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Atlanta has enough offensive talent to make this another miserable afternoon for Chicago. Running back Bijan Robinson is a matchup nightmare, wide receiver Drake London can punish struggling cornerbacks, and quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is expected to start if his injured ribs cooperate.
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