The Houston Texans are 2-0 after a stellar defensive performance and an efficient night from C.J. Stroud in a 19-13 win over the Chicago Bears. Stroud continued an interception-free streak that dates back to last season, throwing for 260 yards and a touchdown. That touchdown was part of an eight-catch, 135-yard night for Nico Collins.
That good night for the Texans offense was also a rough night for the Bears and Caleb Williams. The No. 1 overall pick was sacked seven times and threw two interceptions in the loss. The Bears were playing from behind for most of the night and gained just 71 yards on the ground.
On the injury front, Texans running back Joe Mixon left the game with an ankle injury in the first half, but was able to return for a few second half carries.
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Texans 19, Bears 13
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Williams throws incomplete on 4th down
Looking for Rome Odunze on 4th and 17, Caleb Williams misfired to turn the ball over on downs. a Kneel down from the Texans will send them to 2-0
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Big gain on first play for Bears
Williams finds Rome Odunze for a 27-yard gain for a huge play to start the drive
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Huge Penalty erases first down for Texans
A CJ Stroud first down scramble on a 3rd and 7 called back due to a hands to the face penalty, and the Bears come up with a stop with 1:45 to go. Now its 4th down and the Texans will have to punt. Caleb Williams and the Bears will not have any timeouts to work with.
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Bears cash in on turnover, with 54-yard Cairo Santos field goal
The Bears are still hanging around, down by just six with a little less than three minute left in the game. Chicago has just one timeout remaining, and with the two minute warning looming, a first down by the Texans could end the game on this series
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Huge redzone turnover as Cam Akers coughs it up near the goal line for Houston
Kevin Byard came up with the recovery with the Bears down nine points with 6:28 to go in the fourth quarter. Joe Mixon, who’s been dealing with an ankle injury all night and wasn’t in the game, hasn’t lost a fumble since 2021, and has fumbled just three times in more than 1,600 carries in eight NFL seasons.
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Another Caleb Williams turnover
This time its Kamari Lassiter, after Williams escaped a sack, he made a heave that was picked off by Lassiter. The second interception of the game thrown by the rookie QB.
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Ka’Imi Fairbarin hits again from 50+, his 6th make from beyond 50 yards this season
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Mixon returns for Texans
Following the Stingley interception, Joe Mixon returned to the game. He’d left the game in the second quarter and was listed as questionable with an ankle injury, but the top rusher in the NFL from Week 1 is back on the field for the fourth quarter in Houston.
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Derek Stingley Jr. comes up with the INT
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Will Anderson has been in the Bears’ backfield all night
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Bears-Texans scuffle on the sideline after big hit on Caleb Williams
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Mixon Questionable to return vs. Bears
Texans say RB Joe Mixon is questionable to return tonight due to an ankle injury.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 16, 2024
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Joe Mixon hobbles off after tackle vs. Bears
The Texans new running back headed into the blue tent after this tackle and apparent lower-leg injury. Mixon headed to the locker room area after being evaluated on the sideline.
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Bears open 2nd half with quick 3-and-out, C.J. Stroud takes over
And the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year is riding a long streak of not turning the ball over that Houston hopes continues through tonight.
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Halftime: Texans 16, Bears 10
Ka’imi Fairbairn just drilled a 59-yard field goal with room to spare, and the Texans are up by six at the break.
We’ve got a battle in Houston.
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Nico Collins with a wild grab
The Texans aren’t done yet. Somehow, Nico Collins hauled this one in.
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Touchdown, Bears
Khalil Herbert capped off this drive with a 2-yard touchdown run, and we’ve got a game again.
That’s the first offensive touchdown the Bears have scored this season, and the first of Williams’ career.
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Bears trying to score before halftime
After it looked like the Texans were going to force another field goal, the Bears are finally in the red zone for the first time tonight. The Bears drew a huge pass interference call, and are now inside the 5 yard line after a Caleb Williams scramble.
A touchdown here would be massive for the Bears entering the locker room.
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Texans defense in control late in the first half
