Dallas Cowboys run out of answers, leave Chicago with Week 3 loss

We still have no idea who the real Dallas Cowboys are.

Dallas’ defense struggled to contain the Caleb Williams-led Bears on Sunday. While Dak Prescott tried to push the Cowboys back into it, Dallas ran out of answers and came away with a 31-14 loss in Week 3.

The Cowboys have plenty of questions to answer, including the status of injured receiver CeeDee Lamb.

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– End of the game: Dallas struggled to respond throughout its Week 3 showdown with the Bears. Key injuries slowed the Cowboys down at separate points. The defense was in trouble from the start.

Cowboys are 1-2 after their Chicago trip.

– 4:20 left in the fourth: Dak Prescott’s day is done. Backup quarterback Joe Milton is in for the Cowboys. Dallas will look to string together a positive drive before this one ends in Chicago.

– 4:47 left in the fourth: Not a lot has gone right for the Cowboys in Chicago. While Dallas drove downfield in the fourth quarter, a scoring opportunity fell flat on the Bears’ 1-yard line. Dak Prescott tried to find Jalen Tolbert in the end zone, but saw his pass intercepted by Tremaine Edmunds.

The Cowboys are running out of time.

Third quarter

– 0:13 left in the third: There’s been little to no answer from Dallas’ defense. The Bears controlled the clock for most of the quarter, embarking on a 19-play, 76-yard drive to extend their lead. That’s the longest drive of the season. It ended with a Caleb Williams 4-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore.

The Cowboys also have injuries to monitor for Trevon Diggs and Kenny Clark. Bears 31, Cowboys 14

– 10:03 left in the third: Nothing going for the Cowboys to open the second half. Dak Prescott was sacked on second down, forcing Dallas into a passing situation to start the quarter. The drive went nowhere and Bryan Anger came out to punt.

CeeDee Lamb was also ruled out for the rest of the game.

Second quarter

– End of the first half: It wasn’t a great first half for Dallas’ defense. Caleb Williams and the Bears are moving downfield swiftly, taking a 10-point lead into the break. The Cowboys have a few questions to answer on the defensive side of the ball. CeeDee Lamb’s injury also adds to Dallas’ issues.

Bears lead 24-14.

– 0:29 left in the second: Dallas’ defensive troubles continue as the first half winds down. Caleb Williams led the Bears downfield, closing out a 7-play, 71-yard drive with a 10-yard touchdown pass to tight end Cole Kmet.

Williams has gone 10-for-16 through the air for 239 yards and three touchdown passes. Cowboys trail by 10. Bears 24, Cowboys 14

– 4:19 left in the second: Dallas is still struggling to contain the Chicago offense. This time, Caleb Williams and the Bears couldn’t get into the end zone. Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson came up with a big hit to force a drop from Rome Odunze. Chicago settled for a field goal.

Cairo Santos connected from 30 yards out to give the Bears another lead. Bears 17, Cowboys 14

– 7:59 left in the second: The Cowboys are right back in it. CeeDee Lamb hasn’t taken the field for most of the quarter, but Dallas’ offense is still churning out yardage. The Cowboys finally found the end zone, seeing Dak Prescott connect with George Pickens for a 2-yard touchdown grab. Pickens needed just one hand for the score.

Jalen Tolbert came up with a key grab on the two-point conversion attempt to tie things up. Cowboys 14, Bears 14

– 13:53 left in the second: The Cowboys haven’t found the end zone yet. Brandon Aubrey came in for another field goal attempt. He connected from 33 yards out to chip away at the deficit.

CeeDee Lamb went back into the game briefly to start the quarter before heading back to the sideline. Bears 14, Cowboys 6

First quarter

– 4:21 left in the first: It’s a less-than-ideal start for the Cowboys in Chicago. The Bears uncorked a trick play early in this one. After flea-flicker, Caleb Williams launched a deep pass to WR Luther Burden III. It was a 65-yard touchdown pass for Williams. Bears 14, Cowboys 3

– 4:26 left in the first: Brandon Aubrey puts Dallas on the board with a 53-yard field goal. The Cowboys face a major question after CeeDee Lamb sustained an ankle injury on the drive. Lamb went down after he was tackled on a handoff in the backfield. Bears 7, Cowboys 3

– 10:40 left in the first: Chicago has taken advantage of the turnover. Caleb Williams came up with some big completions on the drive, closing out with a 35-yard touchdown pass to Rome Odunze. The Cowboys showed man coverage and Odunze slipped past Trevon Diggs to get into the end zone.

Cowboys trail early in this one. Bears 7, Cowboys 0

– 12:31 left in the first: It looked like things were flowing smoothly for Dallas’ offense on its first drive. Then a turnover stopped the Cowboys in their tracks. Javonte Williams picked up 26 yards on the ground, but had the ball stripped by Chicago CB Tyrique Stevenson as he looked to get out of bounds.

Officials reviewed the turnover. The play stands, and Chicago has possession.

– The Cowboys won the opening coin toss and will defer. We’re just about ready for kickoff for Week 3.

How to watch

TV: Fox Streaming: FoxSports.com and NFL+

Broadcasters: Kevin Burkhardt, analyst Tom Brady, Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi.

Radio: English: 105.3 The Fan (KRLD-FM); Spanish: 107.5 La Grande (KMVK-FM)

Pregame updates

– Don’t expect to see Jadeveon Clowney this week: Clowney is inactive for Dallas’ Week 3 matchup with the Bears. DT Mazi Smith is set to make his season debut. CB Trevon Diggs is also available for Dallas.

#Cowboys DT Mazi Smith is ACTIVE.

Jadeveon Clowney is INACTIVE.

Other inactives:
– RB Jaydon Blue
– CB DaRon Bland
– LB Shemar James
– DT Jay Toia
– OT Ajani Cornelius
– OL Trevor Keegan

— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) September 21, 2025

From the looks of pregame warmups, Mazi Smith is warming up and Jay Toia is not. Toia is in sweats watching. Smith might make his season-debut today.

— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) September 21, 2025

Beautiful weather in Chicago right now — will it hold?

Potential rain in the forecast around 5 pm CT, according to current forecasts.

Cowboys-Bears kickoff at 3:25 pm. pic.twitter.com/5lEPxnGpLS

— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) September 21, 2025

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