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NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Dallas Cowboys free fall begins after dreadful loss

Just how far did the Dallas Cowboys fall after their deflating loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 3 of the NFL season?
Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. | David Banks-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys are going to be reliving their Week 3 loss to the Chicago Bears for quite some time.

It felt like the Cowboys were turning to a new page with their first two performances of the season. However, a 31-14 loss at Soldier Field this past Sunday has brought the team back down to reality.

The Cowboys did not want to be limping into their Sunday Night Football matchup with the Green Bay Packers, yet here we are.

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The performance on Sunday wasn't good, and power ranking lists around the league are scorching the Cowboys for their performance. Let's take a closer look at where the Cowboys have landed in a few of those rankings.


Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. | Matt Marton-Imagn Images

CBS Sports - Cowboys (20)

CBS Sports didn't change their rankings due to the win or loss, but rather by the statistics each team put up in Week 3. The Cowboys still dropped two spots in their rankings after their performance on Sunday.


Chicago Bears linebacker Noah Sewell tackles Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson.
Chicago Bears linebacker Noah Sewell tackles Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson. | David Banks-Imagn Images

For The Win - Cowboys (28)

The team over at For The Win dropped the Cowboys eight spots in their power rankings. Truthfully, the Cowboys did play like a bottom-feeder on Sunday. Maybe this is where they should be.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. | Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Sports Illustrated - Cowboys (21)

Sports Illustrated dropped the Cowboys just one spot after their performance on Sunday. Of course, this ranking is connected to the team's Super Bowl odds, which may get worse as we continue on.

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Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders.
Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders. | Matt Marton-Imagn Images

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