Chicago Bears Week 3 Recap: Analytics, Injuries, Betting & Fantasy
Game result: Upset Dallas 31-14 at Soldier Field. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams dazzled with 298 passing yards and four touchdowns, while the defense intercepted Dak Prescott twice.
Analytics: Chicago averages 23.0 points per game but exploded for 31 thanks to Williams’ efficiency (12.4 yards per attempt). Their defense held Dallas to 14 points and just 33 rushing yards from D’Andre Swift.
Injuries: Tight end Colston Loveland exited with a hip injury and did not return. His status is day-to-day.
Betting: The Bears were 1.5-point underdogs and won decisively; they covered and the game total (45) landed under the 49.5-point over/under.
Fantasy: Caleb Williams should now be rostered in all formats after four touchdowns. Receiver Luther Burden caught three passes for 101 yards and a touchdown, placing him on the waiver radar. Dallas tight end Jake Ferguson’s 13 receptions for 82 yards keep him a TE1.
