Bears vs. Texans score: Nico Collins, C.J. Stroud star on offense as Houston defense sacks Caleb Williams seven times in win

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• Mon, September 16, 2024 at 5:56 AM GMT+2
• Mon, September 16, 2024 at 5:47 AM GMT+2

  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

• Mon, September 16, 2024 at 5:44 AM GMT+2

  Big gain on first play for Bears

  Williams finds Rome Odunze for a 27-yard gain for a huge play to start the drive

• Mon, September 16, 2024 at 5:42 AM GMT+2

  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.

• Mon, September 16, 2024 at 5:38 AM GMT+2

  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

• Mon, September 16, 2024 at 5:27 AM GMT+2

  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.

• Mon, September 16, 2024 at 5:13 AM GMT+2

  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.

• Mon, September 16, 2024 at 5:11 AM GMT+2

  Ka’Imi Fairbarin hits again from 50+, his 6th make from beyond 50 yards this season

• Mon, September 16, 2024 at 5:01 AM GMT+2

  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.

• Mon, September 16, 2024 at 4:59 AM GMT+2

  Derek Stingley Jr. comes up with the INT

• Mon, September 16, 2024 at 4:57 AM GMT+2

  Will Anderson has been in the Bears’ backfield all night

• Mon, September 16, 2024 at 4:43 AM GMT+2

  Bears-Texans scuffle on the sideline after big hit on Caleb Williams

• Mon, September 16, 2024 at 4:36 AM GMT+2

  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

• Mon, September 16, 2024 at 4:26 AM GMT+2

  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.

• Mon, September 16, 2024 at 4:14 AM GMT+2

  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.

• Mon, September 16, 2024 at 3:54 AM GMT+2

  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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  Mon, September 16, 2024 at 3:50 AM GMT+2

  Nico Collins with a wild grab

  The Texans aren’t done yet. Somehow, Nico Collins hauled this one in.

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  Mon, September 16, 2024 at 3:42 AM GMT+2

  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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  Mon, September 16, 2024 at 3:40 AM GMT+2

  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.

• Mon, September 16, 2024 at 3:31 AM GMT+2

  Texans defense in control late in the first half