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Bears Beat Cowboys 31-14 as Caleb Williams Throws 4 TDs for Ben Johnson’s First Win

A balanced attack with late takeaways offered a clear glimpse of Chicago’s new offensive identity.

Overview

  • Williams finished 19-of-28 for 298 yards with four touchdowns, no turnovers and no sacks taken as Chicago moved to 1-2.
  • A 19-play, 76-yard drive that consumed 9:54 ended with a fourth-and-goal TD to DJ Moore to push the lead to 31-14.
  • Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds intercepted Dak Prescott on consecutive fourth-quarter drives, and safety Kevin Byard picked off backup Joe Milton to close it out.
  • Rookie Luther Burden III logged his first NFL touchdown on a 65-yarder that traveled 62.1 air yards, per Next Gen Stats, and led the Bears with 101 receiving yards.
  • Chicago managed key absences with CB Jaylon Johnson on injured reserve as TE Colston Loveland exited with a hip injury, while Dallas lost WR CeeDee Lamb to an ankle issue and fell to 1-2.