Sunday's NFC matchup between the Bears and Cowboys – Insights and forecasts from top experts before the game in Week 3
Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys Prepare for Closely Contested Week 3 Showdown
The NFL season continues to heat up, and Week 3 promises an exciting matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Dallas Cowboys. The game, scheduled for Sunday, September 21 at 4:25 p.m. ET at Soldier Field, is shaping up to be a tightly contested affair, according to predictions from Dimers.com.
The Bears are projected to edge out the Cowboys in a close-fought battle, with the predicted final score standing at 25-24. This prediction is based on 10,000 data-driven simulations, suggesting a thrilling finish that could come down to late-game execution.
D'Andre Swift is expected to lead the Bears' rushing attack, with a projected 59 yards on the ground. Caleb Williams will orchestrate drives, with Swift, Rome Odunze, and DJ Moore as key offensive weapons. Odunze is projected to have 66 receiving yards, while Moore could make a significant impact with his 7.0% probability of scoring the first touchdown for the Bears.
Swift also has a 9.8% chance of scoring the first touchdown and a 40.9% probability of scoring an anytime touchdown. Rome Odunze's prospects are equally promising, with an 8.3% chance of scoring the first touchdown and a 35.8% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown. DJ Moore rounds off the Bears' offensive threats with a 31.2% probability of scoring an anytime touchdown.
The Cowboys, led by Dak Prescott, will counter with Javonte Williams, CeeDee Lamb, and George Pickens as key playmakers. Williams has a 10.6% probability of scoring the first touchdown for the Cowboys, a 48.7% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown, and a 6.5% chance of scoring the first touchdown.
Pickens, with a 33.7% probability of scoring an anytime touchdown, and Lamb, with a 9.5% probability of scoring the first touchdown and a 45.3% probability of scoring an anytime touchdown, will also pose significant threats to the Bears' defense.
The Cowboys are slight favourites, with the spread set at -1.5, a moneyline of -108, and a total of 50.5 points. However, the Bears moneyline (-102) offers value, reflecting their slight edge in the simulations and the potential for an upset in Chicago.
Both teams have strong touchdown-scoring threats, making player props an appealing option for bettors looking to leverage individual performances in this Week 3 matchup.
The Bears' coaching staff, under the leadership of head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who was promoted in January 2025 after the team parted ways with Mike McCarthy, will be eager to capitalise on these opportunities and secure a crucial victory. The Cowboys, under Schottenheimer's predecessor, will aim to respond with a strong performance of their own.
As the two teams prepare to face off, fans can look forward to a nail-biting encounter that promises to be one of the highlights of the 2025 NFL season.
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