Chicago
Bears
5-11
25
FINAL
31
Houston
Texans
8-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of Season 3, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears, finishing the game with a final score of 31-25. Both teams were looking to establish momentum early in the season, but it was the Texans who ultimately came out on top, showcasing their resilience and skill.
Quarterback Arch Manning was the standout performer for Houston, throwing for 243 yards and two touchdowns, effectively leading his team down the field. Desmond Reid added a solid ground game with 87 rushing yards, while Bryce Lance contributed significantly in the passing attack with 61 receiving yards. This offensive firepower proved essential in securing the victory against a tough Bears defense.
Defensively, the Texans made crucial plays that turned the tide of the game. Dillon Thieneman led the charge with nine total tackles, showcasing his ability to disrupt Chicago's offensive rhythm. Will Anderson Jr. was a force on the pass rush, recording two sacks that kept pressure on the Bears' quarterback and forced critical mistakes. The game's turning point came when Johnathan Edwards snagged an interception, halting a promising Chicago drive and allowing Houston to maintain control in the final minutes.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arch Manning | QB | 32 | 22 | 243 | 2 | 1 | 98.8 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 26 | 18 | 174 | 2 | 0 | 113.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Reid | HB | 19 | 87 | 4.6 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 9 | 26 | 2.9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 8 | 19 | 2.4 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Lance | WR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Mario Carver | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jelani Woods | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Dilin Jones | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Desmond Reid | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Johnathan Edwards | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | LEDGE | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rahshawn Clark | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Sneed | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDGE | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cheta Ofili | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDGE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Virgin-Morgan | LEDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Ferrell | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Sanchez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Mauri Washington | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Fisher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon Shuler | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Atkinson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rex Van Wyhe | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Wisniewski | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Scott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Harrington | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23 |
| Austin Seibert | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50 |
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

