Welcome to the showdown between the Houston Texans and the Chicago Bears! Both teams are coming in hot with 1-0 records and are ready to battle it out on the field tonight. The highly-touted quarterbacks, CJ Stroud for Houston and Caleb Williams for Chicago, are leading their teams into this crucial matchup.
The Texans took a 16-10 lead over the Bears into halftime last week at NRG Stadium. Stroud showcased his skills by throwing for 173 yards and connecting with Nico Collins for a 28-yard touchdown pass. On the other side, Williams, the rookie QB for Chicago, had a solid performance with 91 passing yards, despite being sacked twice by the Houston defense.
Both Houston and Chicago secured wins in their opening games, with the Texans defeating Indianapolis and the Bears triumphing over Tennessee. With early control in the AFC South up for grabs, this matchup holds significant importance for both teams.
As the game unfolds, we’ll provide you with live updates and highlights right here. And after the game, tune in to Zack Tawatari on KHOU 11+ for the postgame news conference live coverage. Don’t miss the action!
Bears vs. Texans Updates
First Quarter
Houston kicked off the scoring with a 56-yard field goal by Ka’imi Fairbairn, taking an early 3-0 lead. But the Bears quickly responded with a field goal of their own, tying the game at 3 after Caleb Williams faced a sack.
Second Quarter
The Texans continued their momentum in the second quarter, as Stroud connected with Collins for a 28-yard touchdown pass, extending their lead. Despite Chicago’s efforts, Houston managed to maintain the advantage with another field goal from Fairbairn. The Bears fought back with a touchdown of their own, keeping the game close at 13-10. Houston capped off the second quarter with a remarkable 59-yard field goal to further solidify their lead.