Second Thing's Best: Matt Ryan Beats the Chicago Bears With No Time Left

"First thing's first, second thing's best..."

I'm sure that's what the Atlanta Falcons are thinking after their stunning 22 to 20 victory over the Chicago Bears.

After all, two was a common theme for this past game. You don't believe me? Well, let's just take a look or...two.

The Bears defense had the task this week to stop two big play makers in Matt Ryan and Michael Turner. Ryan has been a sensational rookie quarterback whose jersey number is... two. Michael Turner spent the first four years of his career playing number two running back to some guy in San Diego that's pretty good (two initials—L.T.).

The Falcons offense was ranked second in rushing offense going into this game with Turner was also leading the league in rushing.

Still need convincing? There's plenty more.

Coming into this game, Atlanta had two losses—as did the Bears. Too bad the Bears had to add another loss to their season.

You know what's worse about this? Atlanta came into this game beating two other teams in the Bears' division—the Detroit Lions (in week one) and the Green Bay Packers last weekend. So...what do you call this?

The second straight win over an NFC North opponent in back-to-back weeks? Or do you come up with some amusing title like "Number two beats the Bear-2 (Cover 2) by two"?

Well... at least it's not the second time the Bears have lost a game in the final minutes to an NFC South opponent this season. In fact—it's the third—and they still have New Orleans left to play later in the season.

So...I guess the big question is this: Should the Bears be concerned?

I don't think so, at least not yet. Sure, they did lose another close second came to an NFC South team on defense, but it was also a tough game to play in Atlanta at the Georgia Dome.

While Matt Ryan was second to none, Kyle Orton showed up later in the game to throw a touchdown pass to Rashied Davis late in the game for a 20 to 19 lead with 11 seconds remaining.

It's too bad the Bears didn't win, because if they did, we might be talking about Kyle Orton and his dynamic two-minute drill.

Instead, we have to rest with the Bears being the second team listed in a three-way tie for first place in a strange NFC North...with Minnesota coming in to try and steal some thunder.

But worry not, Bears fans: Minnesota still has yet to see Matt Ryan and the Falcons this season. Maybe number two will lead his team in a sweep of the NFC North. That would merit for some kind of award...right?