The Chicago Bears faced a challenging game against the Houston Texans, resulting in a 19-13 loss. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams struggled under constant pressure, being sacked seven times and throwing two interceptions, which significantly hampered his performance despite a promising start. The Bears' offensive line was notably ineffective, allowing an unsustainable 36 pressures, and the team failed to establish a run game. C.J. Stroud played a cleaner game, leading the Texans with 260 passing yards and no turnovers. Despite a resilient defensive effort by the Bears that kept the game close, the offense couldn't capitalize on late opportunities to secure a win. Stroud offered words of encouragement to Williams post-game, emphasizing perseverance and learning from mistakes.