Houston Texans Narrowly Miss Victory Against Chicago Bears at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
In a closely contested match that kicked off the 2024 preseason, the Houston Texans faced off against the Chicago Bears at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. The game concluded with the Bears edging out a victory with a final score of 21-17. This result leaves both teams looking to build on their performances as they prepare for the upcoming regular season.
The Texans showcased a balanced offensive strategy, accumulating a total of 244 yards. Davis Mills and Case Keenum led the passing attack, combining for 180 yards through the air and contributing two touchdowns without any interceptions. Mills completed an impressive 76 percent of his passes, including one touchdown pass, while Keenum added another touchdown with a completion rate of nearly 78 percent.
On special teams, Tommy Townsend had an outstanding game punting for Houston, racking up 157 yards over three attempts and successfully pinning one inside the 20-yard line. His performance underscored Houston's strategic play in controlling field position throughout the game.
Defensively, Calen Bullock stood out by forcing a fumble and leading his team with five combined tackles. Despite these efforts, however, Houston was unable to secure any sacks or interceptions against Chicago's offense.
The rushing game saw contributions from multiple players but struggled to dominate on the ground. Dare Ogunbowale led with just 14 rushing yards on three attempts as part of Houston's collective effort that amassed only 54 rushing yards across all carriers.
Receiving duties were spread among several players as well. Xavier Hutchinson emerged as Mills' favorite target for this matchup, hauling in five receptions for 56 yards but failing to find the end zone.
As they look ahead to their next challenge in preseason action, fans can catch Houston Texans when they travel to face Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on August 9th at 7:00 PM EDT. The game will be broadcasted live on NFL Network for those eager to see how Texans adjust their tactics moving forward into what promises to be an exciting season ahead.