The Chicago Bears (1-1) faced off against the Houston Texans (2-0) in a Sunday Night Football game, ultimately losing 19-13. The Texans' defense pressured rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, who showed improvement with 12-of-15 passes for 91 yards in the first half but was unable to secure a touchdown. The Bears struggled offensively, with their only touchdown coming from a Khalil Herbert run. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud threw for 173 yards and a touchdown, leading his team to a close victory. The game was marked by strong defensive plays and key injuries, including the absence of Bears receivers Rome Odunze and Keenan Allen. The Texans' win keeps them undefeated early in the season.