CHICAGO — Dak Prescott leads the Dallas Cowboys against Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears today – Sunday, Sept. 21 – at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. This game is available on multiple streaming services for free.
Today’s game will broadcast live on FOX with kickoff scheduled for 4:25 p.m. Eastern (3:25 p.m. Central). Fans who have parted ways with their local cable provider can catch this game for free by utilizing a free trial from DIRECTV, which also offers $35 off your first month.
FuboTV also has a free trial and $30 off your first month.
The most flexible option isSling TV, which now offers new users a Day Pass for $4.99, Weekend Pass for $9.99, Week Pass for $14.99, Monthly for $45.99 and Season Pass for $199.99 for five months and $45.99 per month thereafter.
Check out a complete rundown of this week’s NFL matchups, including the schedule, predictions, previews, TV information and more.
COWBOYS – BEARS Matchup Preview
The Cowboys (1-1) turned to the reliable foot of kicker Brandon Aubrey to squeeze out a 40-37 victory over the New York Giants on Sept. 14.
The Dallas offense under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer has shown flashes of being one of the strongest in the league. It is averaging 30 points per game, which is fifth in the NFL.
Prescott has racked up 549 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. His 64.8 QBR is 14th in the NFL.
His receiving corps could explode with a favorable matchup for All-Pro receiver CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. Lamb has 16 receptions for 222 yards. Pickens has eight receptions for 98 yards and one touchdown.
Running back Javonte Williams has bullied his way with 33 carries for 151 yards and three touchdowns.
On the other side, the Cowboys defense under former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus was shredded for 450 passing yards by Russell Wilson in last week’s barnburner against the Giants. The unit utilizes zone coverage on an NFL-high 87.4% of plays.
Dallas’ defense will once again be without DaRon Bland, who continues to nurse a foot injury.
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The Bears (0-2) were blasted in head coach Ben Johnson’s return to Detroit as the Lions put up 52 points in an overwhelming show of strength. The new era is off to a rough start, including blowing a 17-6 second-half lead against the Vikings.
Quarterback Caleb Williams has 417 passing yards with three touchdowns and one interception. He also adds 11 carries for 85 yards and one touchdown.
Receiver Rome Odunze appears to be on the cusp of a breakout year with 13 receptions for 165 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 12.7 yards per reception.
DJ Moore has eight receptions for 114 yards, averaging 14.3 yards per reception.
The Bears haven’t used much of rookie tight end Colston Loveland. Starting tight end Cole Kmet has three receptions for 60 yards.
Running back D’Andre Swift is questionable with a quadriceps injury, but is expected to play. He has tallied 26 carries for 116 yards and one touchdown.
Chicago’s secondary is depleted, missing Jaylon Johnson (groin), cornerback Kyler Gordon (hamstring) and linebacker T.J. Edwards (hamstring).
COWBOYS – BEARS Last Game Recap
The Cowboys outlasted the New York Giants with a game-winning field goal from Brandon Aubrey in overtime. Ben Johnson’s Bears were walloped by the Detroit Lions in an ugly homecoming.
Dallas Cowboys: Won 40-37 in OT against the New York Giants on Sept. 14.
Chicago Bears: Lost 52-21 against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 14
COWBOYS – BEARS Players to Watch
Dallas Cowboys: QB Dak Prescott, RB Javonte Williams, WR CeeDee Lamb, WR George Pickens, K Brandon Aubrey
Chicago Bears: QB Caleb Williams, WR Rome Odunze, WR DJ Moore, TE Cole Kmet, RB D’Andre Swift
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COWBOYS- BEARS Injury report
Dallas Cowboys: CB DaRon Bland (foot) and LB DeMarvion Overshown are both out.
CB Trevon Diggs (knee) is questionable.
TE John Stephens Jr. (undisclosed), CB Christian Matthew (groin), CB Caelen Carson (knee), RB Phil Mafah (shoulder), DT Perrion Winfrey (back), C Cooper Beebe (ankle) and DE Payton Turner (ribs) are all on injured reserve.
Chicago Bears: RB D’Andre Swift (quadriceps) LB D’Marco Jackson are both questionable.
CB Kyler Gordon (hamstring) and LB T.J. Edwards are both out.
DE Austin Booker (knee), LB Amen Ogbongbemiga (undisclosed), RB Travis Homer, CB Terell Smith (knee), OT Kiran Amegadjie (elbow), CB Jaylon Johnson (groin) and RB Deion Hankins (shoulder/quadriceps) are all on injured reserve
Who is announcing Cowboys vs. Bears?
Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play) and Tom Brady (analyst) will be the announcers while Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi report from the sidelines.
What are the latest odds for Cowboys vs. Bears?
Spread: DAL: (-1.5), CHI: (+1.5)
Moneyline: DAL: (-125), CHI: (-105)
Point total: 49.5
Odds from DraftKings
How to Watch COWBOYS – BEARS
What: NFL Week 3: Dallas Cowboys vs. Chicago Bears
When: Sept. 21, 2025
Time: 4:25 p.m. Eastern (3:25 p.m. Central)
Where: Soldier Field | Chicago, Ill.
Channel: FOX
Best Streaming Options: DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off first month), FuboTV (free trial and $30 off first month) and Sling TV (half off first month and daily, weekend, weekly, monthly and season pass)
What is FuboTV?
FuboTV, which features a free trial and $30 off your first month if you sign up for the Pro or Elite plans, is a streaming service that offers over 200 channels. It offers sports, entertainment, news, business and more. The service also offers on-demand options, including full television shows. You may access this service on multiple devices, including computers, phones, tablets and more.
There are four plans which are Latino, Pro, Elite and Premier ranging from $32.99- $99.99.
What is DIRECTV?
DIRECTV, which offers a free trial and $30 off your first month, lets you enjoy live TV and on-demand services without a contract through multiple packages. These include the entertainment package, the choice package + sports pack, the ultimate package + sports pack. The prices range from $79.99-$109.99.
What is Sling TV?
Sling TV users can now get a Day Pass for $4.99, Weekend Pass for $9.99, Week Pass for $14.99, Monthly Pass for $45.99 and Season Pass for $199.99 for the first five months and $45.99 per month thereafter. You can also subscribe to either the Blue package or the Orange package depending on your viewing preferences. Sling Blue allows up to three streams at a time and Sling Orange allows one stream at a time. Both the Blue and Orange packages are $23 for the first month, then increase to $45.99 per month thereafter.