The Houston Texans defeated the Chicago Bears 19-13, with their defense playing a key role in the victory. The Texans picked off Bears quarterback Caleb Williams twice and sacked him seven times, making him look like a rookie player. Henry To’oTo’o, Jalen Pitre, and Azeez Al-Shaair all had double-digit tackles, with To’oTo’o leading the way with 13 tackles. Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. each had 1.5 sacks in the game. Williams struggled under pressure, finishing 23-of-37 with 174 passing yards and no touchdown passes in his first two games.
Houston’s offense was not as dominant as their defense, with quarterback C.J. Stroud going 23-of-36 for 260 passing yards and a touchdown pass to wide receiver Nico Collins. Collins had a standout performance, leading the Texans with eight catches for 135 yards. This marked the third consecutive game that Collins recorded over 100 yards receiving. The Bears were missing Keenan Allen and playing with an injured Rome Odunze, but D.J. Moore led the team with six catches for 53 yards. With the win, the Texans improved to 2-0 on the season, while the Bears fell to 1-1.
The game was a close one, with the Texans coming out on top thanks to their strong defensive performance against the Bears. Williams struggled under pressure from Houston’s defense, throwing two interceptions and being sacked seven times. The Texans’ defense, led by To’oTo’o, Pitre, and Al-Shaair, was able to disrupt the Bears’ offense throughout the game. On offense, Stroud had a solid performance, connecting with Collins for a touchdown and racking up 260 passing yards.
Despite facing challenges on both offense and defense, the Texans were able to secure the win over the Bears. Stroud’s performance at quarterback, along with Collins’ standout game at wide receiver, helped propel Houston to a 2-0 record on the season. The Bears, missing key players like Allen and dealing with injuries, were unable to muster enough offense to overcome the Texans’ defense. The win puts the Texans in a good position early in the season, while the Bears will look to regroup and bounce back from their first loss. Fans can stay updated on all the latest sports news by following Fox News Digital’s sports coverage and subscribing to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
