Cowboys Pick Up 41-28 Win Over Bears
DeMarco Murray had a big night running the football, leading the way to a sound victory for the Cowboys over the Bears, 41-28, in Chicago.
Tony Romo picked apart the Bears for three touchdowns on 21 of 26 passing for 205 yards and no interceptions. Jay Cutler did what he could to keep the Bears in the game, going 32 of 46 with 341 yards passing, three touchdowns (2 pass, 1 rush) and one pick.
Murray ran all over the Bears for 179 yards on 32 attempts with a touchdown in addition to nine receptions for 49 yards. Cole Beasley was a top receiver, catching three passes for 42 yards with two touchdowns.
The Dallas defense had a tough time defending the passing attack, but was able to slow down the run, giving up 35 yards rushing and 341 passing.
Bears tight end Martellus Bennett provided some spark with 84 receiving yards and one touchdown. Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery also had a good game with 95 receiving yards and one touchdown.
The Cowboys head to Philadelphia next week to face off with the Eagles (9-3) while the Bears will play host to the Saints (5-7).
Cowboys Passing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | Comp | Att | Yds | TDs | Int | ||||
A- | 90 | T. Romo | 21 | 26 | 205 | 3 | 0 | |||
Bears Passing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | Comp | Att | Yds | TDs | Int | ||||
A | 96 | J. Cutler | 32 | 46 | 341 | 2 | 1 | |||
Cowboys Rushing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Att | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
A+ | 100 | D. Murray | RB | 32 | 179 | 5.6 | 1 | |||
- | - | J. Randle | RB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | |||
A- | 90 | T. Romo | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | |||
Bears Rushing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Att | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
B | 84 | M. Forte | RB | 13 | 26 | 2.0 | 1 | |||
A | 96 | J. Cutler | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | |||
Cowboys Receiving Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Rec | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
B | 84 | D. Bryant | WR | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 0 | |||
A+ | 100 | D. Murray | RB | 9 | 49 | 5.4 | 0 | |||
A- | 91 | C. Beasley | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 2 | |||
Bears Receiving Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Rec | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
A | 92 | A. Jeffery | WR | 6 | 95 | 15.8 | 1 | |||
A+ | 100 | M. Bennett | TE | 12 | 84 | 7.0 | 1 | |||
B | 84 | M. Forte | RB | 8 | 74 | 9.3 | 0 | |||
