Bears, quarterback Caleb Williams secure first 2025 win over Cowboys

The Chicago Bears earned their first victory of the NFL season by defeating the Dallas Cowboys 31-14, with quarterback Caleb Williams delivering a standout performance. Williams completed 19 of 28 passes for 298 yards and four touchdowns, including long scoring plays to Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, Cole Kmet, and DJ Moore. Rookie Luther Burden III notably caught a 65-yard touchdown on a flea flicker, while Tremaine Edmunds led defensively with 15 tackles and two interceptions of Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. The Bears controlled the game with a sustained late-quarter drive and capitalized on turnovers, including a lost fumble by Cowboys running back Javonte Williams and multiple interceptions. Dallas was hampered by injuries to key players such as CeeDee Lamb and Trevon Diggs, which contributed to their defeat. The win marked a strong response from the Bears after a prior tough loss, underlining effective coaching adjustments by head coach Ben Johnson.