Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons

Before kickoff

CHI

47%

ATL

53%

Predicted winner

ATL

Confidence

56%

Snapshot

In-season walk-forward

Stored from information available before kickoff in a walk-forward historical simulation. Kickoff did not publish this pick publicly at the time. Not betting advice.

Final

24–27

Winner ATL. Kickoff was correct.

Why the model leaned this way

Model contributions (standardized feature × coefficient). Not causal explanations.

• Passing defense−0.4 CHI
• Home field+0.4 ATL
• Rushing defense+0.1 ATL
• QB yards/attempt+0.1 ATL