Falcons need more offense; Bears need to finish games

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates a touchdown with running back Devonta Freeman (24) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)CHICAGO (AP) -- The Atlanta Falcons made just enough big plays to avoid another late collapse. The Bears couldn't get the big play they needed.

Matt Ryan threw an 88-yard touchdown to a wide-open Austin Hooper in the fourth quarter, Brooks Reed sacked Mike Glennon in the closing seconds and the NFC champions hung on to beat the Chicago Bears 23-17 on Sunday.

A narrow victory against a team that finished last in the NFC North at 3-13 showed the Falcons have plenty…