Chicago Bears’ Week 3 Report Card

Sep 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) is tackled by Chicago Bears inside linebacker Christian Jones (52) in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) is tackled by Chicago Bears inside linebacker Christian Jones (52) in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
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Defensive Line

Sep 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) scrambles in the second quarter as center Zach Martin (70) blocks against Chicago Bears defense Akiem Hicks (96) in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) scrambles in the second quarter as center Zach Martin (70) blocks against Chicago Bears defense Akiem Hicks (96) in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

The depth of the defensive front was very thin coming into Sunday night’s matchup, and it showed detrimental to the Bears’ push on the line of scrimmage. Dallas’ mammoth offensive line was too much for Chicago to handle when attempting to defend the run. The Cowboys made their presence felt by rushing for 199 yards and three touchdowns. The D-line also couldn’t manage to free up space for Chicago’s outside rushers to put pressure on the Cowboys’ rookie quarterback.

Grade: F

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