{"id":247586,"date":"2025-09-21T10:22:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T14:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=247586"},"modified":"2025-09-25T10:25:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T14:25:33","slug":"chicago-bears-suffer-massive-blows-multiple-starters-out-vs-cowboys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/09\/21\/chicago-bears-suffer-massive-blows-multiple-starters-out-vs-cowboys\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Bears Suffer Massive Blows, Multiple Starters Out vs. Cowboys"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chicago Bears<\/a> are heading into Week 3 against the Dallas Cowboys<\/a> with a defense that has taken serious hits to both their cornerback and linebacker groups. According to reports, several key starters are sidelined, leaving the Bears\u2019 secondary vulnerable and giving Dallas a strong chance to exploit openings both in the air and on the ground. With the Cowboys\u2019 offense firing on all cylinders, Chicago faces an uphill battle at Soldier Field this Sunday.<\/p>\n

Last week illustrated just how difficult the task will be. The Detroit Lions<\/a> rolled past the Bears, 52-21, dropping Chicago to 0-2 while improving Detroit\u2019s record to 1-1. Meanwhile, the Cowboys managed a tight 40-37 win over the New York Giants<\/a>, evening their season record at 1-1 while sending New York to 0-2. Coming off these results, the Bears will need creative game-planning and pressure schemes to contain quarterback Caleb Williams<\/a> and slow down the Cowboys<\/a>\u2019 high-powered attack.<\/p>\n

Massive Blows for Chicago Bears<\/h2>\n

Jaylon Johnson, their top corner, is out for the season following groin surgery after trying but failing to play through the injury last week. Slot corner Kyler Gordon is not expected to play, and Jaylon Jones will also miss the game.<\/p>\n

At linebacker, the depth chart is equally thin. T.J. Edwards, signed from the Eagles to be a leader in the middle, is likely unavailable, and his backup is also sidelined. That leaves Tremaine Edmunds and Noah Sewell as the main healthy options, forcing the Bears to rely on untested players in critical roles.<\/p>\n

The Timing Could Not Be Worse with Dallas Coming To Town<\/h3>\n

The Cowboys have weapons across the field and are expected to attack Chicago\u2019s weakened secondary from the start. If CeeDee Lamb draws double coverage, George Pickens could see favorable matchups on the outside, while Tony Pollard and the offensive line are positioned to control the game on the ground.<\/p>\n

Defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus will need to create pressure on Williams to offset the mismatches. Without it, the Bears run the risk of being overpowered in a game where the Cowboys hold every advantage.<\/p>\n

Bears HC Publicly Called Out His Team<\/h2>\n
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May 10, 2025; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson walks the field during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Chicago Bears have more questions than answers, and none of them are about the scoreboard. According to reports, whispers around Halas Hall suggest coach Ben Johnson may be struggling to keep his locker room fully behind him. The Cowboys enter as narrow 1.5-point favorites in a game expected to be a high-scoring shootout, according to Mike Florio.<\/p>\n

Johnson, who is still finding his footing as an HC, has come under scrutiny for publicly calling out his team this week, raising concerns that team unity could be fraying.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think our practice habits are yet to reflect a championship-caliber team,\u201d he said on Wednesday.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Ben Johnson: "Our practice habits are yet to reflect a championship caliber team" pic.twitter.com\/I358LTJO99<\/a><\/p>\n

— Dave (@dave_bfr) September 17, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n