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NFL · Week 3 · September 21, 2025 · 12 min read

Dallas Cowboys vs. Chicago Bears: 2025 Week 3 Recap

Bears defeat Cowboys 31–14 in Week 3

Connor Williams led Fantasy Impact as Bears prevailed in a 14–31 Week 3 finish.

Dallas Cowboys 14 1–2
Final 14–31
Chicago Bears 31 1–2 Winner
Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
14–31
Halftime
Dallas Cowboys 17–30 Chicago Bears
Top passer
Dak Prescott
FantasyHQ MVP
Connor Williams
Game date
September 21, 2025

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • Ryan Flournoy
    Ryan Flournoy 2 REC · 21 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Dak Prescott
    Dak Prescott 31/45 · 236 YDS · 1 TD +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • KaVontae Turpin
    KaVontae Turpin 2 REC · 64 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • Connor Williams
    Connor Williams 19/31 · 300 YDS · 4 TD +16.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Luther Burden III
    Luther Burden III 3 REC · 101 YDS · 1 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • David Moore
    David Moore 4 REC · 21 YDS · 1 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Chicago Bears
Final score
Chicago Bears 31–14 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime
Dallas Cowboys 17–30 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Connor Williams
Top passer
Dak Prescott
Biggest EPA play
(4:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left intended for 1-J.Tolbert INTERCEPTED by 49-T…
Game date
2025-09-21

Game summary

The Chicago Bears beat the Dallas Cowboys 31–14 on 2025-09-21. Connor Williams posted a game-high +16.09 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3——T
Dallas Cowboys61100014
Chicago Bears141670031

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DALDallas Cowboys
CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 10:40TD
    Rome Odunze

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 35
    Score
    0-6

    (10:40) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass deep left to 15-R.Odunze for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 10:35XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    0-7

    8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.

  3. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 4:26FG
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 34
    Score
    3-7

    (4:26) 17-B.Aubrey 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

  4. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 4:21FG
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 35
    Score
    3-7

    17-B.Aubrey kicks 65 yards from DAL 35 to end zone, Touchback to the CHI 35.

  5. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 4:21TD
    Luther Burden III

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 65
    Score
    3-13

    (4:21) 18-C.Williams pass deep left to 10-L.Burden for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CHIChicago Bears
    Q1 4:10XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    3-14

    8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.

  7. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 13:53FG
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    6-14

    (13:53) 17-B.Aubrey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

  8. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 8:01TD
    George Pickens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    12-14

    (8:01) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 3-G.Pickens for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 7:57Safety
    Dak Prescott

    Points+2

    Yard line
    CHI 2
    Score
    14-14

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Prescott pass to 1-J.Tolbert is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  10. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 4:19FG
    Cairo Santos

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 11
    Score
    14-17

    (4:19) 8-C.Santos 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.

  11. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 0:30TD
    Cole Kmet

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 10
    Score
    14-23

    (:30) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass short middle to 85-C.Kmet for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 0:25TD
    Cairo Santos

    Points+7

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    14-24

    8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.

  13. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 0:14TD
    David Moore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 4
    Score
    14-30

    (:14) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass short middle to 2-D.Moore for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 0:09XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    14-31

    8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Connor WilliamsConnor Williams · Chicago Bears · Passing · +16.09 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  2. 2Luther Burden IIILuther Burden III · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
  3. 3David MooreDavid Moore · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  4. 4Cole KmetCole Kmet · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.33 EPA/play
  5. 5Ryan FlournoyRyan Flournoy · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  6. 6Rome OdunzeRome Odunze · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  7. 7D'Andre SwiftD'Andre Swift · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  8. 8Dak PrescottDak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +1.35 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Connor Williams

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Connor Williams — CHI · Passing

Connor Williams posted the highest total EPA (+16.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.

Connor Williams's top snap (+4.73 EPA): (4:21) 18-C.Williams pass deep left to 10-L.Burden for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.16 EPA): Dak Prescott — (4:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left intended for 1-J.Tolbert INTERCEPTED by 49-T.Edmunds at CHI -2. Touchback.

Quarterback report card

Dak Prescott led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Dak PrescottDak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 45 dropbacks · 68.9% completion · +10.9% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.35 total EPA
  • Connor WilliamsConnor Williams (Chicago Bears) · 31 dropbacks · 61.3% completion · +3.7% CPOE · +0.52 EPA/play · +16.09 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDallas CowboysChicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play-0.005+0.203
Offensive success rate48.3%48.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.004+0.519
Rush EPA/play-0.073-0.034
Defensive EPA/play-0.203+0.005
Defensive success rate51.4%51.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Dallas Cowboys: -0.01 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: +0.20 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 10 drives, +14.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, -0.40 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Rome OdunzeChicago Bears — Rome Odunze (Connor Williams pass) (Q1 10:40)
  • Luther Burden IIIChicago Bears — Luther Burden III (Connor Williams pass) (Q1 4:21)
  • George PickensDallas Cowboys — George Pickens (Dak Prescott pass) (Q2 8:01)
  • Cole KmetChicago Bears — Cole Kmet (Connor Williams pass) (Q2 0:30)
  • David MooreChicago Bears — David Moore (Connor Williams pass) (Q3 0:14)

Field goals

  • Brandon AubreyDallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey (Q1 4:26)
  • Brandon AubreyDallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey (Q1 4:21)
  • Brandon AubreyDallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey (Q2 13:53)
  • Cairo SantosChicago Bears — Cairo Santos (Q2 4:19)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–6. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DAL 35 (Q1 10:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass deep left to 15-R.Odunze for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 10:35) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CHI 34 (Q1 4:26) — (4:26) 17-B.Aubrey 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the DAL 35 (Q1 4:21) — 17-B.Aubrey kicks 65 yards from DAL 35 to end zone, Touchback to the CHI 35.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DAL 65 (Q1 4:21) — (4:21) 18-C.Williams pass deep left to 10-L.Burden for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 4:10) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 16–11. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CHI 15 (Q2 13:53) — (13:53) 17-B.Aubrey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q2 8:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 3-G.Pickens for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the CHI 2 (Q2 7:57) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Prescott pass to 1-J.Tolbert is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DAL 11 (Q2 4:19) — (4:19) 8-C.Santos 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DAL 10 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass short middle to 85-C.Kmet for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DAL 15 (Q2 0:25) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q3 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass short middle to 2-D.Moore for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 0:09) — 8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Chicago Bears (Q2 6:27) — (6:27) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass short left to 4-D.Swift to DAL 23 for 41 yards (54-S.Williams). [WPA +14.0% · EPA +3.54]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 4:21) — (4:21) 18-C.Williams pass deep left to 10-L.Burden for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +4.73]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 10:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass deep left to 15-R.Odunze for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.4% · EPA +4.39]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 12:40) — (12:40) (Shotgun) 33-J.Williams left end to CHI 28 for 22 yards (29-T.Stevenson). FUMBLES (29-T.Stevenson), RECOVERED by CHI-29-T.Stevenson at CHI 28. 29-T.Stevenson pushed ob at CHI 24 for -4 yards ( [WPA -9.6% · EPA -3.64]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 8:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 3-G.Pickens for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +1.30]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 4:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left intended for 1-J.Tolbert INTERCEPTED by 49-T.Edmunds at CHI -2. Touchback. [WPA -0.8% · EPA -5.16]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 13:39) — (13:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 3-G.Pickens INTERCEPTED by 49-T.Edmunds at CHI 27. 49-T.Edmunds to CHI 27 for no gain (3-G.Pickens). [WPA -2.4% · EPA -4.76]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 4:21) — (4:21) 18-C.Williams pass deep left to 10-L.Burden for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +4.73]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 10:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass deep left to 15-R.Odunze for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.4% · EPA +4.39]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 10:40 · DAL 35 · Score 0-6
    (10:40) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass deep left to 15-R.Odunze for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 10:35 · DAL 15 · Score 0-7
    8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.
  3. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 4:26 · CHI 34 · Score 3-7
    (4:26) 17-B.Aubrey 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
  4. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 4:21 · DAL 35 · Score 3-7
    17-B.Aubrey kicks 65 yards from DAL 35 to end zone, Touchback to the CHI 35.
  5. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 4:21 · DAL 65 · Score 3-13
    (4:21) 18-C.Williams pass deep left to 10-L.Burden for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 4:10 · DAL 15 · Score 3-14
    8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.
  7. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 13:53 · CHI 15 · Score 6-14
    (13:53) 17-B.Aubrey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
  8. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 8:01 · CHI 2 · Score 12-14
    (8:01) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 3-G.Pickens for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q2 7:57 · CHI 2 · Score 14-14
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Prescott pass to 1-J.Tolbert is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  10. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 4:19 · DAL 11 · Score 14-17
    (4:19) 8-C.Santos 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.
  11. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:30 · DAL 10 · Score 14-23
    (:30) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass short middle to 85-C.Kmet for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Chicago Bears TD (+7) — Q2 0:25 · DAL 15 · Score 14-24
    8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.
  13. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 0:14 · DAL 4 · Score 14-30
    (:14) (Shotgun) 18-C.Williams pass short middle to 2-D.Moore for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 0:09 · DAL 15 · Score 14-31
    8-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Daly, Holder-19-T.Taylor.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Chicago Bears earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Connor Williams (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Dak Prescott (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Connor Williams (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Chicago Bears on 2025-09-21?

The Chicago Bears beat the Dallas Cowboys 31-14 in Week 3, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Chicago Bears?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 6, Chicago Bears 14; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 11, Chicago Bears 16; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 14, Chicago Bears 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Chicago Bears?

Chicago Bears touchdown — R. Odunze (C. Williams pass) (Q1 10:40) Chicago Bears touchdown — L. Burden (C. Williams pass) (Q1 4:21) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — G. Pickens (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 8:01) Chicago Bears touchdown — C. Kmet (C. Williams pass) (Q2 0:30) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Moore (C. Williams pass) (Q3 0:14) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q1 4:26, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q1 4:21, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q2 13:53, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — C. Santos (Q2 4:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Chicago Bears?

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 68.9% completion, +10.9% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.35 total passing EPA. Connor Williams (Chicago Bears), 61.3% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +16.09 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Chicago Bears?

Connor Williams (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.09 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+4.73 EPA): (4:21) 18-C.Williams pass deep left to 10-L.Burden for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

Chicago Bears

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W

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