The Dallas Cowboys are facing unexpected travel disruptions ahead of their highly anticipated Week 3 matchup against the Chicago Bears. An equipment malfunction affecting both of Dallas’s major airports has forced the Cowboys to alter their departure plans. Scheduled to leave Dallas at 3:30 p.m. local time, the team’s flight has not yet been rescheduled, leaving them in a precarious situation as they prepare to take on their rivals.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the disruptions are due to multiple failures of the TDMI data telecommunications service provided by a local telecommunications company, Frontier. Fortunately for the Cowboys, their game against the Bears is set for 4:25 p.m. ET, allowing them additional time to secure a flight to Chicago. However, the delay poses a significant challenge, particularly concerning the team’s pregame routine.
This matchup carries extra weight for the Cowboys, particularly for defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. Formerly the head coach of the Bears, Eberflus was let go last season after a challenging tenure that saw him finish with a record of 14-32. While he is focused on strategizing against his old team, he has chosen not to engage in any theatrics or trash talk regarding his former position.
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed his desire to win not just for the team but to honor Eberflus. “I think the best thing in the world would be for us to play well, win this game, and give Matt Eberflus the game ball after we play well and beat Chicago,” Schottenheimer stated, emphasizing the significance of this game for Eberflus.
As the Cowboys aim for a win to push their season record to 2-1, all eyes will be on how they navigate these unanticipated travel challenges and the emotional context surrounding Eberflus’s return to face his former team.
