FRISCO, Texas — Everyone is stating the obvious, except for Matt Eberflus. Cowboys players on both sides of the ball recognize that Sunday’s game in Chicago holds personal significance for their defensive coordinator.

Ten months ago, the Bears made Eberflus the only head coach in the 105-year history of the franchise to be fired during the season . They’re paying the majority of his salary as he returns to Chicago for the first time to coach against them.

On Thursday, Eberflus downplayed that narrative entirely. Asked how he expects to be received at Soldier Field, Eberflus turned dismissive and said, “I haven’t thought about it.’’

Eberflus finished with a 14-32 record. His winning percentage of .304 ranked third-worst in franchise history. Chicago has lost six one-score games in 2

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