Bears Fall Short in 19-13 Loss to Texans in Week 2

Bears Suffer 19-13 Defeat to Texans

Bears Struggle to Mount a Comeback

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Strong Defensive Effort

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Offense Falls Short

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Texans’ Standout Performance

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Critical Turnovers Hurt Bears

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Bears Fail to Capitalize on Late Opportunities

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