The Houston Texans picked up a big 19-13 win over the Chicago Bears to close out Sunday's action in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season. While the game was billed as a face-off between two young quarterbacks, C.J. Stroud and Caleb Williams, it ended up being a battle between kickers.

Stroud and the Texans got the ball first and drove down the field to get into field goal range. Ka'imi Fairbairn hit a 56-yard field goal for the game's first points. Chicago eventually responded with a field goal of its own toward the end of the first quarter. 

The Houston defense was playing very aggressively, sending consistent blitzes Williams' way. He was taking a lot of hits early, and the offense was sputtering. Stroud connected with Nico Collins on a 28-yard score, and then Fairbairn added another field goal to move the lead the 10 points. 

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Williams led a scoring drive capped with a Khalil Herbert two-yard run, but Fairbairn was able to hit a 59-yard field goal right before half.

The teams traded field goals in the fourth quarter, but the constant hits Williams took added up. He started to show some wear and tear in the backfield. Despite moving the ball in the right direction, a turnover on downs sealed the loss for Chicago. 

Outside of Stroud and Fairbairn, Collins was the bright spot for Houston, finishing with 135 yards and a score on eight receptions. Cairo Santos connected on 53- and 54-yard field goals for Chicago. 

Houston is 2-0 as it heads into Week 3 and a road matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Chicago (1-1) will go on the road in Week 3 and take on the Indianapolis Colts. The Sporting News had you covered in this 'Sunday Night Football' matchup and our live score, update, and highlight tracker can be found below. 

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Bears vs. Texas score

Bears vs. Texans updates, highlights from 'Sunday Night Football'

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End of regulation: Texas 19, Bears 13

11:46 p.m.-- Williams misses Odunze down the field. The Bears have no timeouts and the game is over. Houston moves to 2-0, while Chicago falls to 1-1. 

11:45 p.m.-- Williams finds fellow rookie Rome Odunze for 27 yards. He misses Gerald Everett on first down. Williams takes yet another big hit from a sack by Danielle Hunter. He is forced to scramble again, takes another big hit for a gain of one yard. An illegal formation penalty is declined. It is fourth and 17. 

11:41 p.m.-- Houston picks up its 12th penalty of the game, pushing it back to third and 17. Stroud throws a screen at Diggs, but he is stopped at the 35-yard line. The Bears use their final time out. They will get the ball back with about 1:40 left in the game, down six. 

11:40 p.m.—Chicago kicks deep and counts on its defense. Ogunbowale picks up three yards, which leads to the two-minute warning. 

Texans 19, Bears 13

11:36 p.m.-- Williams is sacked on first down. Travis Homer gets his first carry of the night and picks up six yards. Williams then misses Moore deep down the field. On fourth down, Santos is called upon and he drills a 54-yard field goal. 

11:35 p.m.-- Williams misses Moore on third down, but a defender hits him helmet-to-helmet. Roughing the passer was called, and Chicago got a fresh set of downs. Four minutes to play. 

11:30 p.m.-- Williams finds Kmet for a 12-yard gain and a crucial first down. The QB goes to his tight end again, this time for six yards. Williams gets pressured again, but throws the ball away. He is called for intentional grounding which makes it third and 14. 

11:27 p.m.-- Swift tries to get his offense some more room but only picks up one yard. Williams tries to hit DJ Moore, but it falls incomplete. In arguably his best play of the night, Williams shows off the wheels and picks up 24 yards on the ground. He's then able to hit Moore for a seven-yard gain, but his next pass falls incomplete. 

11:24 p.m.-- Akers gets another carry, and it was one too many as he fumbled. Chicago recovers on their own three yard line. 

Still fighting 😤@BillingsAndrew forces the fumble and @KevinByard comes up with it! pic.twitter.com/rakSAEnDuy

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) September 16, 2024

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What channel is Bears vs. Texans on today?

• TV channel: NBC
• Live stream: Peacock, Fubo (U.S.)

The Bears vs. Texans game will air on NBC as part of the channel's weekly "Sunday Night Football" series. 

Mike Tirico will be the play-by-play analyst, and former NFL wide receiver Cris Collinsworth will serve as the color commentator. The duo will be joined by sideline reporter Melissa Stark and rules analyst Terry McAulay, who will help provide context when penalties are called or players are reviewed. 

Fans can stream the game via Peacock or Fubo, which offers a free trial. 

Bears vs. Texans start time

• Date: Sunday, September 15
• Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET

The Bears' and Texans' game on Sunday will kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET (7:20 p.m. CT local time) at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Bears 2024 schedule

While Caleb Williams held the spotlight ahead of his NFL debut, the defense and special teams units shined the brightest in the Bears' 24-17 win over the Titans. Chicago allowed 14 points in the first half of its Week 1 game but pitched a shutout in the second half.

The Bears blocked a punt and Jonathan Owens returned it 21 yards for a touchdown. Tyrique Stevenson had a 43-yard pick-six in the fourth quarter to seal the win.

Texans 2024 schedule

The Texans opened their season with a divisional matchup against the Colts. The game offered the first regular-season at wide receiver Stefon Diggs in a Texans uniform, and he didn't disappoint. Diggs finished with 33 yards and two scores on six receptions.