COWBOYS, 21-20

Consensus line (SportsbookReview.com): Cowboys by 4

Prediction: They should keep it close, if not exciting. The Bears defense has been awful on third downs, where Dallas is improving and has shown flashes of having a run game that can wear opponents down. Chicago, which saw QB Jay Cutler (hand) leave Monday’s game

FANTASY

early, appears to lack the offensive firepower Dallas possesses, though these teams are more likely to try to grind the clock and cover up their defenses. Chicago’s transitioning offensive line should get a respite against an unimposing Dallas front. The more rested team, playing at home, with the best receiver, sneaks away with a close win.