Cowboys defeat Commanders as Bears fall to Vikings amid QB injuries

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Cowboys defeat Commanders as Bears fall to Vikings amid QB injuries
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The Dallas Cowboys secured a 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders in Arlington, Texas, highlighted by a severe injury to Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. Daniels was carted off after a left elbow injury, which was later confirmed as a dislocation. The Chicago Bears lost 9-3 against the Minnesota Vikings, where Bears quarterback Caleb Williams also sustained an injury while scrambling. Despite a strong game from Williams, he was carted off due to a hamstring issue. The injuries add to a challenging day for both teams as they look to assess their quarterbacks going forward.

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  • Cowboys improve to 1-1 after defeating Commanders 37-20.
  • Jayden Daniels suffers a dislocated elbow and is carted off.
  • Caleb Williams injured his hamstring during Bears' loss to Vikings.
  • Vikings win 9-3 in a low-scoring game at Soldier Field.
  • Both teams face uncertainty regarding their starting quarterbacks.
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The Dallas Cowboys beat arch-rivals Washington 37-20 in a game marred by a gruesome injury to Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, while the Chicago Bears lost their own signal-caller Caleb Williams in defeat to Minnesota on a brutal NFL Sunday.Williams was given no respite by the Vikings' steely defense all game, forced to scramble under repeated blitzes, suffering three sacks and coughing up an interception before his injury.

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