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Cowboys Aim for Victory Against Struggling Bears

9/18/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Dallas Cowboys (1-1) will play the Chicago Bears (0-2) on September 21 at Soldier Field, broadcast on FOX with Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady.
Cowboys' quarterback Dak Prescott plans to target the Bears' weak defense, which conceded 52 points last week.
The Cowboys signed defensive end Jadeveon Clowney to strengthen their defense.
Both teams face injury challenges, with key players limited or out.
This matchup is vital for the Cowboys to build on their recent overtime victory.

History

Historical Context

The Chicago Bears' Super Bowl XX victory in 1985 highlighted their formidable defense, which allowed only 198 points that season. This legacy influenced NFL strategies for years. In contrast, the current Bears struggle against the Dallas Cowboys, who recently capitalized on their weaknesses, reflecting a significant shift in team dynamics and playoff aspirations as both teams vie for success in the league.

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Story summary

The Dallas Cowboys (1-1) will play the Chicago Bears (0-2) on September 21 at Soldier Field, broadcast on FOX with Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady.
Cowboys' quarterback Dak Prescott plans to target the Bears' weak defense, which conceded 52 points last week.
The Cowboys signed defensive end Jadeveon Clowney to strengthen their defense.
Both teams face injury challenges, with key players limited or out.
This matchup is vital for the Cowboys to build on their recent overtime victory.

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