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3 takeaways from Dallas Cowboys' deflating loss vs. Bears

Originally posted on Dallas Cowboys on SI | By Tyler Reed | Last updated Sep 21, 2025 7:19 PM ET

The Dallas Cowboys were coming into Week 3 with all the confidence in the world after their win over the New York Giants.

Unfortunately, the Chicago Bears didn't get the memo. The Bears outclassed the Cowboys at every turn, handing Dallas their second loss of the season.

There is plenty to break down from this one. Here are the three biggest takeaways from the Cowboys' loss to the Bears.

1. Secondary Woes Continue

The Cowboys' secondary was a major issue in Week 2, and the unit did not get magically better before Week 3. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had four touchdown passes before the start of the fourth quarter.

2. Backbreaking Turnovers

What a play by Tyrique Stevenson to strip this from Javonte Williams down the sideline. Wow pic.twitter.com/y7OWHrMsY2
— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) September 21, 2025

From Javonte Williams' fumble early in the game to Dak Prescott's white flag interception that bounced off the hands of wide receiver George Pickens at the start of the fourth quarter, and another let in the fourth in the endzone.

3. Pass Rush

Maybe the biggest reason the Cowboys are 1-2 is the lack of pass rush against the Bears. That's a statement that Cowboys fans were hoping not to talk about this season after he who shall not be named was traded to the Green Bay Packers.

The Cowboys gave Williams all the time in the world in the pocket, and he made this defense look like barbecue chicken.