{"id":247771,"date":"2025-09-23T17:15:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T21:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=247771"},"modified":"2025-09-25T10:25:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T14:25:20","slug":"dallas-cowboys-falls-apart-as-chicago-rookie-unleashes-explosive-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/09\/23\/dallas-cowboys-falls-apart-as-chicago-rookie-unleashes-explosive-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas Cowboys Falls Apart as Chicago Rookie Unleashes Explosive Attack"},"content":{"rendered":"

The lights shone bright at Soldier Field on Sunday night as Chicago Bears<\/a> rookie quarterback Caleb Williams threw a super 35-yard touchdown pass to Rome Odunze, starting the Bears’ big win! The Bears beat the Dallas Cowboys<\/a> 31-14, and it mattered because Williams played awesome, throwing 19 correct passes out of 28 for 298 yards and 4 total touchdowns. The Cowboys’ defense had a tough game and might need to work on stopping the other team’s offense.<\/p>\n

Cowboys Vs. Bears: The Action<\/h2>\n

After Brandon Aubrey<\/a>\u2019s 53-yard field goal, Williams answered with a 65-yard touchdown to Luther Burden III. Dallas clawed back when Dak Prescott hit George Pickens for a 2-yard score and converted a two-point play, tying the game at 14. But Chicago regained control before halftime with a Cairo Santos field goal and a 10-yard pass to Cole Kmet. Williams delivered the knockout blow early in the third quarter, finding DJ Moore for a 4-yard touchdown that secured the Bears\u2019 dominance.<\/p>\n

Numbers Told Part of The Story<\/h3>\n

Dallas outgained Chicago 396 to 385 and rushed for more yards, but the Bears averaged 6.8 yards per play compared with Dallas\u2019s 5.9. Burden III finished with 101 yards and a touchdown on three catches. Tight end Jake Ferguson gave the Cowboys a leg up with 13 receptions for 82 yards, but it was not enough.<\/p>\n

Is the Cowboys’ Defense \u201cHorrific\u201d?<\/h2>\n
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Sep 21, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive back Reddy Steward (27) grabs Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) jersey during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

ESPN\u2019s Stephen A. Smith declared the Cowboys’ defense \u201chorrific,\u201d pointing to rankings of 30th in total defense, 31st in pass defense, and last on third down. Williams was never sacked, and Chicago\u2019s game plan worked to perfection against former Bears coach Matt Eberflus, now Dallas\u2019s defensive coordinator.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Dallas Cowboys defense is horrific,\u201d he said. \u201cNo pass rush, no secondary can’t stop a damn cold.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n