The Houston Texans improved to 2-0 with a 19-13 win over the Chicago Bears behind a stellar defense and efficient play from CJ Stroud. Stroud continued his no interception streak from last season and threw for 260 yards and a touchdown, part of a game in which Nico Collins had 135 yards on eight catches.
A strong night for the Texans offense was also a tough night for the Bears and Caleb Williams, as the No. 1 overall pick was sacked seven times and intercepted twice. The Bears trailed for most of the game, managing just 71 yards on the ground.
On the injury front, Texans running back Joe Mixon left the game in the first half with an ankle injury but was able to return for a few carries in the second half.
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Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 8:56 PM PDT
Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 8:47 PM PDT
Williams incompletes pass on fourth down
Caleb Williams, looking for Rome Odunze on 4th and 17, made a mistake turning the ball over on downs. A kneel down for the Texans puts them up 2-0.
Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 8:44 PM PDT
Bears win big on first play
Williams completed the big play to start the drive with a pass to Roman Odunze for a 27-yard gain.
Sunday, September 15, 2024 8:42 PM PDT
Big penalty costs Texans first down
CJ Stroud’s first-down scramble on 3rd-and-7 was called back for a hands-in-the-face penalty, giving the Bears a stop with 1:45 left. It’s now 4th down and the Texans have to punt. Caleb Williams and the Bears have no timeouts.
Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 8:38 PM PDT
The Bears capitalized on the turnover, setting up a 54-yard field goal by Cairo Santos.
The Bears are trailing by six with just under three minutes left in the game, Chicago has only one timeout left and with the two-minute warning looming, the series could be over if the Texans get a first down.
Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 8:27 PM PDT
Houston’s Cam Akers dropped the ball near the goal line, resulting in a huge turnover in the red zone.
Kevin Byard made a recovery with the Bears down by nine with 6:28 left in the fourth quarter. Joe Mixon, who was bothered by an ankle injury all night and did not play in the game, has not lost a fumble since 2021 and has fumbled just three times in his eight NFL seasons with more than 1,600 carries.
Sunday, September 15, 2024, 8:13 PM PDT
Another turnover by Caleb Williams
This time it was Kamari Lassiter. After Williams escaped a sack, he made a heavy pass that was intercepted by Lassiter, the second interception of the game by a rookie quarterback.
Sunday, September 15, 2024, 8:11 PM PDT
Kaimi Fairvalin again made a shot from over 50 yards out, marking her sixth attempt from over 50 yards out this season.
Sunday, September 15, 2024, 8:01 PM PDT
Mixon returns to Texans
Joe Mixon returned to the game after Stingley’s interception. He had left the game in the second quarter and was questionable with an ankle injury, but the NFL’s leading rusher through Week 1 was back on the field in the fourth quarter at Houston.
Sunday, September 15, 2024, 7:59 PM PDT
Derek Stingley Jr. makes an interception
Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 7:57 PM PDT
Will Anderson was in the Bears’ backfield all night.
Sunday, September 15, 2024, 7:43 PM PDT
Bears and Texans brawl on sideline after big hit on Caleb Williams
Sunday, September 15, 2024, 7:36 PM PDT
Mixon questionable for Bears game
Sunday, September 15, 2024, 7:26 PM PDT
Joe Mixon limps out of Bears game after tackle
The Texans’ new running back headed to the blue tent after the tackle and an apparent lower leg injury, and Mixon was evaluated on the sideline before heading to the locker room.
Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 7:14 PM PDT
The Bears finished their offense with three straight attempts early in the second half, with CJ Stroud taking over.
And the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year holds the longest record for not losing the ball, and Houston will be hoping that continues tonight.
Sunday, September 15, 2024, 6:54 PM PDT
Halftime: Texans 16, Bears 10
Ka’imi Fairbairn comfortably made a 59-yard field goal to give the Texans a six-point lead at the end of the first half.
There’s a fight in Houston.
Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 6:50 PM PDT
Nico Collins’ wild grab
The Texans weren’t done yet, as Nico Collins managed to win the game.
Sunday, September 15, 2024, 6:42 PM PDT
Touchdown, Bears
Khalil Herbert capped off the drive with a 2-yard touchdown run to put the team back in the game.
It was the first offensive touchdown the Bears have scored this season and the first of Williams’ career.
Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 6:40 PM PDT
The Bears look to score before halftime.
It looked like the Texans were going to force another field goal, but the Bears finally got in the red zone for the first time tonight. They were called for a major pass interference and found themselves inside the 5-yard line after a Caleb Williams scramble.
A touchdown here would mean a lot to the Bears going into the locker room.
Sunday, September 15, 2024, 6:31 PM PDT
Texans defense dominates late in the first half
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