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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Linebackers

Sep 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) reaches for the pylon with the ball against Chicago Bears linebacker Leonard Floyd (94) in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) reaches for the pylon with the ball against Chicago Bears linebacker Leonard Floyd (94) in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Just like their defensive line, the Bears’ linebackers were dealing with some injuries to key players within their corps. Once again, Jerrell Freeman spearheaded the attack with a game-high 12 tackles. Rookie Leonard Floyd had five tackles of his own, but proved not to be quite ready to fill in as a premier pass rusher. Willie Young also found it difficult to get around the edge, and was found guilty of a roughing-the-passer foul. As a unit, Chicago’s linebackers spent most of the time trying to catch Cowboys’ rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott from behind.

Grade: D

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