Images: Chicago Bears lose to the Houston Texans 23-14
The Chicago Bears lost to the Houston Texans 23-14 during the season opening game on Sunday at NRG Stadium in Houston, after leading at the end of the first half 14-10.
The Bears defense provided a good start as Tracy Porter intercepted a pass by Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler during the first possession of the game.
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler lead the offense down the field and running back Jeremy Langford scored on a 1-yard run and the Bears took an early 7-0 lead.
The Bears took a 14-10 with: 07 seconds left in the first half when Cutler threw a 19-yard TD pass to receiver Eddie Royal.
After the half, the Bears offense was held scoreless.
Cutler completed 16 of 29 passes for 216 yards with one TD and one interception. Langford ran for 57 yards on 17 carries. Receiver Alshon Jeffrey caught 4 passes for 105 yards.
For the Texans, quarterback Osweiler threw for 231 yards on 22 of 35 passes scoring 2 TD's and one interception. Running back Lamar Miller had 106 yards on 28 carriers. Will Fuller had 107 receiving yards on 5 catches.
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) is tripped up by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston. Houston won 23-14.
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Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) bobbles a pass in the end zone as Chicago Bears cornerback Tracy Porter (21) defends the play during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) forces Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, center, to fumble during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston. Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) and outside linebacker John Simon (51) assist on the play.
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Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) runs past Chicago Bears free safety Adrian Amos (38) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) pulls down a catch in front of Chicago Bears cornerback Jacoby Glenn (39) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) walks off the field after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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Houston Texans free safety Andre Hal (29) returns an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) forces Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) to fumble during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston. Houston recovered the ball.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Deonte Thompson (14) is upended by Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Eddie Royal (19) celebrates his touchdown catch with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) celebrates a after Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) is sacked during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Eddie Royal (19) makes a catch for a touchdown over Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) and free safety Andre Hal (29) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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Chicago Bears defensive back Brandon Boykin, top, dives over Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson, bottom, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) makes a catch of a touchdown in front of Chicago Bears cornerback Tracy Porter (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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Chicago Bears cornerback Jacoby Glenn (39) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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Chicago Bears cornerback Tracy Porter (21) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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Chicago Bears head coach John Fox, left, talks with an official during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) runs through a wall of smoke and flames as he is introduced before an NFL football game, against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) is caught by Chicago Bears outside linebacker Leonard Floyd (94) as he scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) throws against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) and teammates take part in a moment of silence as part of a 9/11 commemoration before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) helps hold a United States flag with police officers and other first responders before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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Chicago Bears offensive tackle Kyle Long (75) celebrates after teammate running back Jeremy Langford scored against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford (33) dives just short of the goal line during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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Chicago Bears cornerback Tracy Porter (21) celebrates after making an interception against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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Chicago Bears cornerback Tracy Porter (21) intercepts a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Houston.
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