Texans defense sacks Caleb Williams seven times to secure win over Bears: Live updates, reaction
The Houston Texans defeated the Chicago Bears 19-13 on Sunday Night Football, improving their record to 2-0. Both teams struggled to establish a strong ground game throughout the contest.
br />Houston managed 75 yards on 22 carries, averaging 3.4 yards per attempt. Joe Mixon ran for 25 yards on nine carries before briefly exiting with an injury but later returned. Cam Akers added 32 yards on seven carries.
Chicago rushed for a total of 71 yards on 22 attempts, averaging 3.2 yards per carry, but the outlook is much worse if you exclude Caleb Williams' 44 rushing yards on five attempts. The Bears’ running backs combined for just 27 yards on 17 carries, an average of only 1.6 yards per carry. D'Andre Swift struggled, managing only 18 yards on 14 attempts.
Key Performers:
-Texans:
C.J. Stroud: 23/36 passing, 260 yards, 1 touchdown (7.2 yards per attempt)
Nico Collins: 8 receptions, 135 yards, 1 touchdown
br />Houston managed 75 yards on 22 carries, averaging 3.4 yards per attempt. Joe Mixon ran for 25 yards on nine carries before briefly exiting with an injury but later returned. Cam Akers added 32 yards on seven carries.
Chicago rushed for a total of 71 yards on 22 attempts, averaging 3.2 yards per carry, but the outlook is much worse if you exclude Caleb Williams' 44 rushing yards on five attempts. The Bears’ running backs combined for just 27 yards on 17 carries, an average of only 1.6 yards per carry. D'Andre Swift struggled, managing only 18 yards on 14 attempts.
Key Performers:
-Texans:
C.J. Stroud: 23/36 passing, 260 yards, 1 touchdown (7.2 yards per attempt)
Nico Collins: 8 receptions, 135 yards, 1 touchdown
Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr.: Each with 1.5 sacks and 2 tackles for loss
Derek Stingley Jr. and Kamari Lassiter: Both recorded 1 interception
Derek Stingley Jr. and Kamari Lassiter: Both recorded 1 interception
Ka'imi Fairbairn: 4/4 on field goals, totaling 215 yards
Bears:
Caleb William: 23/37 passing, 174 yards, 2 interceptions; 5 rushes for 44 yards
DJ Moore: 6 receptions, 53 yards
Ka'imi Fairbairn made history by becoming the first NFL player to convert five field goals of at least 50 yards in a two-game span. His precision was a major factor in the Texans’ victory.
C.J. Stroud continues to impress, showing elite accuracy and poise in the pocket. His performance could place him among the NFL's top quarterbacks. On the other side, Caleb Williams displayed toughness, enduring seven sacks and multiple big hits but continuing to battle throughout the game.
Late-Game Action:
Q4 0:30: Facing fourth-and-17, Williams threw deep to Odunze, but a miscommunication led to an incomplete pass, sealing the Texans' victory.
Q4 1:07: Odunze's 27-yard catch kept the Bears' final drive alive, but they couldn't capitalize.
Bears:
Caleb William: 23/37 passing, 174 yards, 2 interceptions; 5 rushes for 44 yards
DJ Moore: 6 receptions, 53 yards
Ka'imi Fairbairn made history by becoming the first NFL player to convert five field goals of at least 50 yards in a two-game span. His precision was a major factor in the Texans’ victory.
C.J. Stroud continues to impress, showing elite accuracy and poise in the pocket. His performance could place him among the NFL's top quarterbacks. On the other side, Caleb Williams displayed toughness, enduring seven sacks and multiple big hits but continuing to battle throughout the game.
Late-Game Action:
Q4 0:30: Facing fourth-and-17, Williams threw deep to Odunze, but a miscommunication led to an incomplete pass, sealing the Texans' victory.
Q4 1:07: Odunze's 27-yard catch kept the Bears' final drive alive, but they couldn't capitalize.
Q4 2:51: The Bears narrowed the gap with a 54-yard field goal by Santos after failing to convert on third-and-4.
Despite Chicago’s late efforts, the Texans' defense held strong, securing the win. 5
Despite Chicago’s late efforts, the Texans' defense held strong, securing the win. 5
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