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3 takeaways from Dallas Cowboys' deflating loss vs. Bears

The three biggest takeaways from the Dallas Cowboys' embarrassing loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 3.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze catches a touchdown pass against Dallas Cowboys.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze catches a touchdown pass against Dallas Cowboys. | Matt Marton-Imagn Images

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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.

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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

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet reacts after a touchdown catch.
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet reacts after a touchdown catch. | David Banks-Imagn Images

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

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.

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3. Pass Rush

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. | David Banks-Imagn Images

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.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III catches a pass against the Dallas Cowboys.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III catches a pass against the Dallas Cowboys. | David Banks-Imagn Images

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Tyler is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where he majored in communications. Aside from his roles with the Cowboys and Chargers on SI, Tyler also covers sports and pop culture for The Big Lead.

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