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Chicago Bears' N'Keal Harry catches a touchdown pass with Chicago Bears' Justin Fields defending during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 49-29. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Dallas Cowboys' Micah Parsons celebrates his fumble recovery and touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott thorws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dallas Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott congratulates Tony Pollard on his touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)