Dak Prescott got the Cowboys off to a good start against the Bears. (Getty)
Final Score
Chicago Bears 0-3-7-7 — 17
Dallas Cowboys 10-14-0-7 — 31
Box Score
It was the Dallas Cowboys night at AT&T Stadium as they defeated the Chicago Bears 31-17. Rookies Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott were the story of the Sunday Night Football matchup.
Prescott finished 19-of-24 for 248 yards and one passing touchdown. He also had four carries for 36 yards and a touchdown. Elliott rushed for 140 yards and had two receptions for 20 yards. The Cowboys dominated from the start and jumped out to an early lead.
The Bears came into the game depleted with injuries and started backup quarterback Brian Hoyer. Chicago looks to be a team in need of a bye week but will not get one until the beginning of November. Bears running back Jeremy Langford left the game early with an ankle injury. Rookie Jordan Howard looked good in his absence. Howard had 9 carries for 45 yards and 4 receptions for 47 yards.
Here’s how the Cowboys came away with the victory.
Dak Prescott Rushed for the Game’s First Touchdown
Prescott connected with Jason Witten on a long pass just prior to this play. The Cowboys challenged the play and thought Witten had scored a touchdown. Witten stepped out at the one yard line. The very next play Prescott scored a touchdown on this quarterback sneak to give the Cowboys a 7-0 lead.
Cole Beasley Had the Longest Catch of His Career to Set up a Touchdown
Prescott connected with Beasley on a 29-yard completion. Beasley was tackled just short of the goal line. Lance Dunbar came in to run for the short touchdown. It put the Cowboys up by 14 at the beginning of the second quarter.
Alfred Morris Put the Cowboys Up 24-3
The Cowboys ran the read option, and Alfred Morris got the carry near the goal line. Morris found the endzone with less than a minute remaining in the half to give Dallas a 24-3 lead.
Prescott Had a Great First Half
After the first half, Prescott was 12-of-15 for 139 passing yards. He also had four carries for 36 yards and a touchdown. Prescott still had not thrown an NFL touchdown pass in the regular season.
Prescott Connected With Dez Bryant for His First Touchdown Pass
Prescott finally threw his first touchdown pass in the NFL. It happened in the fourth quarter of his third NFL game. Prescott connected with Dez Bryant on a 17-yard touchdown pass. The score put the Cowboys up 31-10, but the Bears would quickly answer back.
Ezekiel Elliott Hurdled a Player
Elliott not only hurdled a player but had a phenomenal game. He finished with 30 rushes for 140 yards and two catches for 20 yards. It was his best performance yet as a pro.
