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Falcons vs. Bears: Atlanta's three-decade dry spell, key matchup and 5 things to know

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- After a long preseason, the Falcons are ready to take the field for their first meaningful game of the 2017 season. The reigning NFL champions will begin their campaign with a trip to Chicago to play the Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

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The Bears finished with a 3-13 record in 2016, but they’ve got several talented players who can make life difficult for opposing teams. Of course, the Falcons have a lot of talent as well, and they enter the new season as healthy as any team could hope to be and with plenty of chemistry among the returning players.