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Kyler Gordon records 3 sacks and 2 forced fumbles in Bears return
Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon returned from a calf injury on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, after beginning the season on the physically unable-to-perform list.
He recorded three sacks and forced two fumbles in his first game of the season, despite playing a limited number of snaps as he worked back into shape.
Chicago beat Atlanta 31-23, with Gordon’s late sack forcing a fumble that linebacker Devin Bush recovered to secure the win.
Gordon’s performance was a rare achievement: sources differ on whether he was the first or second NFL defensive back to record at least three sacks and two forced fumbles in one game.
His return matters for a Bears defense that had faced questions and was coming off a difficult game the week before.
The Bears said they will manage his return carefully, and Gordon had been practicing for close to three weeks before Sunday’s game.
Kyler Gordon recorded three sacks and forced two fumbles in his season debut as the Bears beat the Falcons 31-23.
His late sack caused a fumble that linebacker Devin Bush recovered, ending Atlanta’s chance to come back.
Gordon returned after missing training camp and starting the season on the physically unable to perform list with a calf injury.
He became the second Bears defensive back to record three sacks in a game, according to the team.
The Bears activated Gordon from the list on Oct. 17, one day before the game.
- Who
- Kyler Gordon, a cornerback for the Chicago Bears.
- What
- He recorded three sacks and forced two fumbles in his season debut. The Bears beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-23.
- When
- Oct. 18, 2026.
- Where
- Atlanta.
- Why
- Gordon was returning from a calf injury. He said he wanted to contribute to the team.
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Gordon returned to practice while recovering from a calf injury.
The Bears activated Gordon from the physically unable to perform list.
Gordon made his season debut against the Falcons and recorded three sacks and two forced fumbles in a 31-23 win.
- Sacks
- 3.0
- Forced fumbles
- 2
- Final score
- Bears 31, Falcons 23
- Late takeaway
- Devin Bush recovered Gordon’s forced fumble with 2:54 left
- Activation
- Oct. 17, 2026
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What people are saying
[It was] everything I wanted
I’m going to go out there and do my job to my best ability.
Huge spark for us. He’s so twitchy, he’s very hard to block as a blitzer, tight in coverage.
He wasn't just chilling at home. He was out there grinding and working and getting his body healthy so he could come back and be the star that he is.