Bears vs Texans score: Nico Collins, CJ Stroud shine on offense while Houston defense sacks Caleb Williams seven times to seal win

Bears vs Texans score: Nico Collins, CJ Stroud shine on offense while Houston defense sacks Caleb Williams seven times to seal win

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The Houston Texans moved to 2-0 after a stellar defensive performance and a stellar night from CJ Stroud in a 19-13 win over the Chicago Bears. Stroud continued his interception-free streak from last season, throwing the ball 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 tough 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 most of the night and only managed 71 yards on the ground.

On the injury front, Texans running back Joe Mixon exited 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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  • Williams threw incomplete on fourth down

    Looking for Rome Odunje on 4th and 17, Caleb Williams missed turning the ball over on downs. A Kneel down from the Texans would put them up 2-0

  • Big lead in first game for the Bears

    Williams started the drive off by finding Rome Odunze for a 27-yard gain

  • Huge penalty wipes out first down for Texans

    CJ Stroud forced a first down scramble on third and seven that was called back due to a face penalty, and the Bears stepped up with a stop with 1:45 remaining. Now it's fourth down and the Texans must punt. Caleb Williams and the Bears will have no timeouts to work with.

  • The Bears took advantage of the turnover with a 54-yard Caro Santos field goal

    The Bears are still in the game, trailing by just six with less than three minutes left in the game. Chicago has just one timeout left, and with the two-minute warning approaching, a first down by the Texans could end the game in this series

  • Cam Akers fumbling the ball near the goal line for Houston caused a huge turnover in the redzone

    Kevin Byard made the recovery with the Bears trailing by nine points with 6:28 minutes left in the fourth quarter. Joe Mixon, who dealt with an ankle injury all night and was not in the game, has not lost a fumble since 2021, and has fumbled just three times in more than 1,600 carries in eight NFL seasons.

  • Another turnover by Caleb Williams

    This time Kamari Lassiter threw a fumble after Williams escaped a sack and Lassiter caught it. It was the second interception of the game by the rookie QB.

  • Kai'mie Fairbarin hits from 50+ again, his 6th shot from beyond 50 yards this season

  • Mixon returns to the Texans

    After Stingley's interception, Joe Mixon returned to the game. He left the game in the second quarter and was considered questionable to play because of an ankle injury, but the top rusher in the NFL since Week 1 is back on the field for the fourth quarter in Houston.

  • Derek Stingley Jr. comes through with the INT

  • Will Anderson was in the Bears' backfield all night

  • Bears-Texans scuffle on sideline after heavy hit on Caleb Williams

  • Mixon doubtful to return against Bears

  • Joe Mixon limps off after a tackle against the Bears

    The Texans' new running back headed to the Blue Tent after this tackle and lower leg injury. Mixon headed to the locker room area after being evaluated on the sideline.

  • The Bears started the second half with a 3-and-out, CJ Stroud took over

    And the reigning Offensive Player of the Year is on a long streak of not moving the ball, and Houston is hoping that streak continues tonight.

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    Halftime: Texans 16, Bears 10

    Ka'imi Fairbairn kicked a field goal from 59 yards and the Texans were up by six points at the break.

    We have a fight to fight in Houston.

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    Nico Collins with a wild catch

    The Texans' game isn't over yet. Somehow, Nico Collins made it his own.

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    Touchdown, Bears

    Khalil Herbert finished the drive with a 2-yard touchdown run, and now we're back in the game.

    It's the first offensive touchdown scored by the Bears this season, and the first of Williams' career.

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    Bears trying to score before halftime

    It looked like the Texans were going to score another field goal, but the Bears got into the red zone for the first time tonight. The Bears drew a big pass interference call, and are now inside the 5 yard line after a Caleb Williams fumble.

    A touchdown here would be a huge deal for the Bears entering the locker room.

  • The Texans defense was in control late in the first half




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