Bears vs. Cowboys: 3 major takeaways from Chicago’s win

2. Matt Nagy, the play-caller, is back

All season long, we’ve been wondering where this Matt Nagy has been. Whether he’s gotten too cute or simply called a head-scratching game plan in the most crucial moments, Nagy has not been close to his 2018 form.

Against Dallas, Nagy returned with a vengeance. The most noticeable difference was that he decided to call several designed runs for his quarterback. This was the most we’ve seen Trubisky use his legs all year long, and my goodness was it a pleasant surprise.

Trubisky finished with 10 carries for 63 yards, including a beautiful 23-yard touchdown gallup — pun intended.

What Nagy did, while calling runs for his quarterback, was also use both RPO and play-action. Because the defense of the Cowboys began to focus on Trubisky’s legs, these RPO and play-action calls tended to freeze them a bit, which allowed for Trubisky to be in control and be more decisive.

This is what has been missing all year, and what made Trubisky successful in 2018. Using his legs and completely changing what defenses have to plan for makes the Bears offense a totally different beast.

With Trubisky presenting a threat on the ground, it opens things up for the quarterback to dictate what happens on the field. He is now in control, and as long as he’s getting the ball in the hands of his playmakers when he sees the opportunity, the Bears will put up points.