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Bears need to improve offensive line to take pressure off Caleb Williams

Sep. 16, 2024 18:44 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams had defenders coming at him one after another, constantly in his face whether they were sacking him or forcing him to rush throws. It added up to another rough outing for the quarterback drafted No. 1 overall. A big reason was the blocking, and the...

Williams struggles in second NFL game as Bears fall to Texans

Sep. 16, 2024 01:57 AM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — Caleb Williams and Chicago’s offense was bailed out by defense and special-teams scoring to get a win over Tennessee in their opener last week. The No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft wasn’t as fortunate Sunday night against the Houston Texans. ...

Stroud throws a TD pass and Fairbairn kicks 4 field goals to help the Texans top the Bears 19-13

Sep. 16, 2024 01:40 AM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — In a second half where C.J. Stroud and the Houston offense struggled to move the ball, the Texans' defense stepped up Sunday night to secure a win over the Chicago Bears. Houston picked off rookie Caleb Williams twice after halftime and the Texans held on for a...

A member of the sideline chain crew carted off after a fall in third quarter of Bears-Texans game

Sep. 15, 2024 22:43 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — A member of the sideline chain crew at Sunday night's Bears-Texans game was carted from the field after tripping and falling to the ground in the third quarter. The man tripped over the 20-yard line marker on the sideline while backing up to avoid players who were...

Bears WR Allen out, but Odunze to play against Texans on Sunday night

Sep. 15, 2024 19:07 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — Chicago receiver Keenan Allen was inactive for Sunday night's game against the Houston Texans, but the Bears will have rookie receiver Rome Odunze, who has been dealing with a knee injury. Allen has been slowed with a heel issue for awhile and did not practice this...

Stroud, Texans look to build on strong offensive performance against Bears and top pick Williams

Sep. 13, 2024 17:46 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans had the most yards rushing in the NFL with 213 in a Week 1 win over Indianapolis and their 417 total yards ranked second. Not bad, the Texans say, but they’re certain they can do much more as they prepare for this week’s “Sunday Night...

RB Mixon looks to build on strong Houston debut when Texans host top pick QB Williams and Bears

Sep. 13, 2024 17:22 PM EDT

Chicago (1-0) at Houston (1-0) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EDT, NBC BetMGM NFL Odds: Texans by 7. Against the spread: Chicago 1-0; Houston 0-1 Series record: Texans lead 4-2. Last meeting: Bears beat Texans 23-20 on Sept. 25, 2022, in...

Williams could be down 2 WRs with Odunze, Allen game-time decisions for Bears against Texans

Sep. 13, 2024 17:14 PM EDT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — No. 1 draft pick Caleb Williams could be missing two key wide receivers when the Chicago Bears visit the Houston Texans on Sunday night. Rome Odunze, another first-rounder, and six-time Pro Bowler Keenan Allen will be game-time decisions, coach Matt...

Caleb Williams looks to move on after shaky debut as Bears get ready for Stroud, Texans

Sep. 11, 2024 18:06 PM EDT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Caleb Williams insisted he won't be motivated by comparisons to C.J. Stroud when the Chicago Bears visit the Houston Texans on Sunday night. The quarterback drafted with the No. 1 overall pick by the Bears simply wants to do better after a...

Bears, Rome Odunze relieved after MRI shows no major damage for his knee injury

Sep. 11, 2024 16:37 PM EDT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears and receiver Rome Odunze were breathing a little easier after an MRI showed no major damage to the knee he sprained late in Chicago's season-opening victory over the Tennessee Titans. Odunze, the No. 9 overall pick, sprained an MCL...