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Texans Defeat Bears 19-13 as C.J. Stroud Outshines Caleb Williams

Sep 16, 2024, 03:47 AM

The Houston Texans defeated the Chicago Bears 19-13 on Sunday Night Football, improving their record to 2-0 for the first time since 2016. Bears' rookie quarterback Caleb Williams struggled significantly, completing 23 of 37 passes for 174 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions. Williams was sacked seven times and hit 11 times, highlighting the Bears' offensive line issues. He also had 44 rushing yards and a 51.0 passer rating. The Texans' defense played a crucial role, recording seven sacks, two interceptions, and 36 pressures. C.J. Stroud led the Texans with 260 passing yards and one touchdown, while Nico Collins contributed 135 receiving yards and a touchdown.