Bears vs Cowboys

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DAL
Cowboys Dallas Cowboys
VS
Sunday, September 21, 2025 8:25 PM ET
Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
CHI
Bears Chicago Bears

Gridiron Duels Prediction

Point Spread Cowboys -3 to -8
Moneyline Cowboys -380 to -150
Total (O/U) 41 to 50
Editorial ranges from Gridiron Duels. Not sportsbook odds.

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Betting Odds

Line: CHI -1

O/U: 47.8

Matchup Preview

Updated 1 week ago
Recent meetings favor the Dallas Cowboys, while the Chicago Bears still carry a strong franchise pedigree. In the short term Dallas looks steadier recently, but franchise histories show both teams can win. Home field is neutral and past head to head suggests a moderate scoring profile for this matchup. That setup makes clean execution and detail worth more than sheer volume in deciding who prevails. Watch short down efficiency, red zone finish, and turnover avoidance; those areas tilt slightly toward Dallas late.
This preview uses only the provided recent form, pedigree, and head to head cues and does not represent an actual betting line.

Edge Meter

Offense 7/10

Stable offensive profile and recent head to head advantage give Dallas a clearer path to move the ball consistently.

Defense 6/10

Both teams show similar defensive identity, but Dallas carries a slightly cleaner recent head to head trend in stopping drives.

Special Teams 5/10

No clear advantage in the kicking and return game from recent cues and neutral venue context.

Coaching 6/10

Coaching leans toward Dallas based on steadier short term execution while Chicago’s long term pedigree still informs game planning.

Key Mismatches

  • Short down execution
    Efficiency on early downs shapes playcalling and time of possession, and it favors the steadier short term unit.
  • Red zone finishing
    Which offense converts trips to points will decide close possessions in a game expected to be moderate scoring.
  • Turnover avoidance
    Protecting the ball and forcing giveaways should swing field position and limit explosive opportunities for either side.

Trend Callouts

Recent head to head leans Dallas while each franchise maintains high long term pedigree. Home field is neutral, so venue should not be a decisive factor. Past meetings point to a moderate scoring shape and an emphasis on execution.

Head-to-Head Record (All Time)

DAL
Cowboys
14
Wins
0
Ties
CHI
Bears
12
Wins

Average Scores

Bears vs Cowboys

Cowboys 22.3 PPG
Bears 20.5 PPG

Home Field Advantage

Bears vs Cowboys

Cowboys at Home 8-5
62% Win Rate
Bears at Home 7-6
54% Win Rate

Highest Scoring Game

Bears vs Cowboys

78 Total Points
Oct 30, 2022
Cowboys 49 - 29 Bears

Last Meeting

Bears vs Cowboys

Oct 30, 2022
Bears 29 - 49 Cowboys
Cowboys Won

Recent Meetings (Last 5)

Oct 30, 2022
DAL W
Cowboys 49
@
Bears 29
Dec 05, 2019
CHI W
Cowboys 24
@
Bears 31
Sep 25, 2016
DAL W
Cowboys 31
@
Bears 17
Dec 04, 2014
DAL W
Cowboys 41
@
Bears 28
Dec 09, 2013
CHI W
Cowboys 28
@
Bears 45

Upcoming Games for Cowboys

Sep 21, 2025
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Upcoming Games for Bears

Sep 21, 2025
vs Cowboys
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Sep 28, 2025
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Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
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Historical Performance (All-Time Stats)

DAL

Cowboys

All-time performance

ALL-TIME WIN % 65 Seasons
57%
569-423-6
PLAYOFF SEASONS 65 total
36
55% of seasons
CHAMPIONSHIPS Last: 1995
5
1971, 1977, 1992, 1993, 1995
RECENT FORM Last 5 years
58%
49-35-0
CHI

Bears

All-time performance

ALL-TIME WIN % 105 Seasons
54%
798-646-42
PLAYOFF SEASONS 105 total
29
28% of seasons
CHAMPIONSHIPS Last: 1985
9
1921, 1932, 1933, 1940, 1941, 1943, 1946, 1963, 1985
RECENT FORM Last 5 years
35%
29-55-0