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It was over when ...

On NFL Replay
NFL Replay will re-air the Atlanta Falcons' 21-14 win over the Chicago Bears on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. ET.

Bears QB Jay Cutler's pass on fourth-and-6 at Atlanta's 10-yard line fell incomplete with 29 seconds left.

Game ball

Falcons DT Jonathan Babineaux forced a crucial fumble at the goal line that was recovered by teammate Coy Wire to keep the Bears scoreless in the third quarter. The fifth-year veteran also had three tackles and half a sack.

Key Stat

The Bears entered the red zone four times, but scored just once. Besides the final drive, which ended on downs, the other possessions ended with a fumble and an interception.

Noteworthy

Johnny Knox had a touchdown for the fourth straight game and joins Walter Payton as the only Bears rookies to have a TD in four straight contests. ... The Falcons are off to a 4-1 start for the first time since 2004. ... Atlanta is 15-1 under coach Mike Smith when leading at halftime.