Dallas Cowboys @ Chicago Bears: Preview, prediction and odds
Preview for Dallas Cowboys @ Chicago Bears
The Dallas Cowboys (1-1) hit the road in Week 3 for a clash with the Chicago Bears (0-2) at Soldier Field on Sunday.
Dallas are riding the high of an overtime thriller against the New York Giants. In a game filled with momentum swings, Dak Prescott led the Cowboys back from a half-time deficit before a clutch field goal sealed a 40-37 victory.
Chicago, meanwhile, is searching for answers after being dismantled 52-21 by the Detroit Lions.
The Bears’ new era under Ben Johnson has stumbled out of the gate, and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is already under the microscope after a rocky introduction to NFL life.
Week 2 was one to forget for Chicago. The Lions’ offense scored at will, exposing a defense that has yet to find its footing.
Caleb Williams completed 19 of 30 attempts for 207 yards, tossing two touchdowns but also a costly interception. On the ground, D’Andre Swift managed 63 yards and a touchdown on limited carries.
Rookie wideout Rome Odunze was a rare bright spot, exploding for seven receptions, 128 yards, and two scores. DJ Moore added 46 yards on five catches, but the Bears’ offensive flashes were overshadowed by defensive breakdowns.
The secondary has become a major concern. Pro Bowl corner Jaylon Johnson is out indefinitely with a groin injury that may require surgery, while nickelback Kyler Gordon remains sidelined by a hamstring issue.
That leaves Tyrique Stevenson and former Cowboy Nahshon Wright to man the corners against CeeDee Lamb and company. To make matters worse, Chicago’s pass rush has been ineffective, ranking last in defensive efficiency through two weeks.
The Cowboys’ Week 2 battle with the Giants was a rollercoaster, but Prescott kept the offense humming.
He threw 52 passes, connecting on 38 of them for 361 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Running back Royce Williams provided balance with 97 rushing yards and a score, while CeeDee Lamb torched New York’s secondary for 112 yards on nine receptions. Tight end Jake Ferguson also chipped in with nine catches for 78 yards.
