Texans Take Down Bears On Sunday Night Football

C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans scrambles with the ball during the second half against the Chicago Bears at NRG Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

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The Texans held off the Bears for a win on their home field on Sunday Night Football. Houston defeated Chicago 19-13 in a Week Two showdown between two young quarterbacks at NRG Stadium. C.J. Stroud completed 22-of-36 passes for 260 yards and a touchdown in the victory. Nico Collins led all receivers with eight receptions for 135 yards and a TD. Will Anderson Jr. had one-and-a-half sacks to lead a Houston defense that racked up six sacks as the Texans moved to 2-and-0. They travel to play the Minnesota Vikings in Week Three.