Houston Texans vs Chicago Bears, Week 3 2022
Houston Texans
Away
20
Chicago Bears
HomeWon
23
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
| Bears | 10 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
HOU 20CHI 23 Final
Passing leader
11.8PPR pts
20/32, 245 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
Top fantasy scorer
30.9PPR pts
20 ATT, 157 YDS, 2 TD, 2 REC, 12 REC YDS
Texans leader
18.1PPR pts
20 ATT, 80 YDS, 1 TD, 2 REC, 21 REC YDS
Defensive playmaker
Jalen Pitre
2 INT, 1 SACK, 8 TKL
Bears 23, Texans 20: Chicago rallies from 1 down at halftime
Chicago erased a 14–13 halftime deficit, outscoring Houston 10–6 after the break to win 23–20. The Bears finished with a 363–329 edge in total offense and averaged 5.9 yards per play.
The Texans went 3-for-12 on third down and committed two turnovers.
Key advantages
- +0.1 yards/play CHI 5.9 · HOU 5.8
- +34 total yards CHI 363 · HOU 329
- +18% third-down rate CHI 43% · HOU 25%
Game Highlights
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Why the Bears Won
Chicago won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Texans | Stat | Bears |
|---|---|---|
| 5.8 | Yards per play | 5.9 |
| 329 | Total yards | 363 |
| 25% | Third-down conversion | 43% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 57 | Plays | 62 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 28:38 | Time of possession | 31:22 |
Scoring Summary
The Bears scored two touchdowns and three field goals; the Texans scored two touchdowns and two field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | HOU | CHI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 11:22 | CHI | Cairo Santos 47-yard FG Takes lead | 0 | 3 |
| 6:45 | CHI | Khalil Herbert 11-yard TD run Extends leadCairo Santos XP | 0 | 10 |
| 3:40 | HOU | Davis Mills → Jordan Akins, 4-yard TDKa'imi Fairbairn XP | 7 | 10 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 7:32 | HOU | Dameon Pierce 1-yard TD run Takes leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP | 14 | 10 |
| 1:48 | CHI | Cairo Santos 50-yard FG | 14 | 13 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 11:25 | HOU | Ka'imi Fairbairn 39-yard FG Extends lead | 17 | 13 |
| 8:25 | CHI | Khalil Herbert 1-yard TD run Takes leadCairo Santos XP | 17 | 20 |
| 0:54 | HOU | Ka'imi Fairbairn 23-yard FG Ties game | 20 | 20 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 0:00 | CHI | Cairo Santos 30-yard FG Game winner | 20 | 23 |
Fantasy Points: Texans vs Bears, Week 3 2022
Fantasy leaders
- Khalil Herbert30.9 PTSRB1
- Dameon Pierce16.1 PTSRB10
- Jordan Akins12.1 PTSTE8
- Davis Mills11.8 PTSQB24
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Mills | 11.8 | QB24 | 20/32 | 245 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 70.4 | Start/Sit → |
| Justin Fields | 4.9 | QB31 | 8/17 | 106 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 47 | 0 | 27.7 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Herbert | 30.9 | RB1 | RB | 20 | 157 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Dameon Pierce | 16.1 | RB10 | RB | 20 | 80 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jordan Akins | 12.1 | TE8 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 31 | 1 | |
| Chris Moore | 9.3 | WR49 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 63 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Equanimeous St. Brown | 7.3 | WR62 | WR | 2 | 43 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 0 | |
| Rex Burkhead | 7.0 | RB40 | RB | 3 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 0 | |
| Cole Kmet | 7.0 | TE20 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 40 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Nico Collins | 6.1 | WR67 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 41 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Pharaoh Brown | 6.1 | TE26 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 31 | 0 | |
| Darnell Mooney | 4.3 | WR77 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 23 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Brandin Cooks | 4.2 | WR80 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 22 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Phillip Dorsett | 2.5 | WR94 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | |
| Trestan Ebner | 2.3 | RB62 | RB | 7 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Byron Pringle | 2.1 | WR101 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | |
| David Montgomery | 1.1 | RB67 | RB | 3 | 11 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| O.J. Howard | 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jake Tonges | 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Houston Texans
Snap Share
Target Share31 targets
- Brandin Cooks23%, 7 targets
- Rex Burkhead16%, 5 targets
- Pharaoh Brown13%, 4 targets
- Jordan Akins13%, 4 targets
- Nico Collins13%, 4 targets
- Other23%, 7 targets
Carry Share23 carries
- , 20 carries
- , 3 carries
Chicago Bears
Snap Share
Target Share16 targets
- Darnell Mooney38%, 6 targets
- Cole Kmet19%, 3 targets
- Equanimeous St. Brown13%, 2 targets
- Khalil Herbert13%, 2 targets
- Byron Pringle6%, 1 targets
- Other13%, 2 targets
Carry Share40 carries
- , 20 carries
- , 8 carries
- , 7 carries
- , 3 carries
- , 2 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Mooney | 59 | 94% | 6 | 38% | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | 58 | 92% | 3 | 19% | 0 |
| Brandin Cooks | 51 | 86% | 7 | 23% | 0 |
| Equanimeous St. Brown | 54 | 86% | 2 | 13% | 2 |
| Pharaoh Brown | 48 | 81% | 4 | 13% | 0 |
| Nico Collins | 40 | 68% | 4 | 13% | 0 |
| Khalil Herbert | 38 | 60% | 2 | 13% | 20 |
| Dameon Pierce | 35 | 59% | 2 | 6% | 20 |
| Dante Pettis | 36 | 57% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Chris Moore | 31 | 53% | 3 | 10% | 0 |
| Rex Burkhead | 24 | 41% | 5 | 16% | 3 |
| O.J. Howard | 18 | 31% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Jordan Akins | 17 | 29% | 4 | 13% | 0 |
| Troy Hairston | 17 | 29% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Trevon Wesco | 15 | 24% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Trestan Ebner | 15 | 24% | 1 | 6% | 7 |
| Phillip Dorsett | 13 | 22% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| David Montgomery | 11 | 17% | 0 | 0% | 3 |
| Jake Tonges | 6 | 10% | 1 | 6% | 0 |
| Ihmir Smith-Marsette | 5 | 8% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Byron Pringle | 2 | 3% | 1 | 6% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+14.7Khalil Herbert30.9 PTS vs 16.2 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−7.5Brandin Cooks4.2 PTS vs 11.7 xFP
- Highest expected volume16.2 xFPDameon Pierce18.1 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dameon PierceHOU · RB | 18.1 | 16.2 | +1.9 | 59% | 83% car | — | 0 | 20 | 83% | 2 | 6% |
| Khalil HerbertCHI · RB | 30.9 | 16.2 | +14.7 | 60% | 50% car | — | 0 | 20 | 50% | 2 | 13% |
| Davis MillsHOU · QB | 11.8 | 13.5 | −1.7 | 100% | 32 att | — | 32 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Justin FieldsCHI · QB | 6.9 | 12.3 | −5.4 | 100% | 17 att | — | 17 | 8 | 20% | 0 | 0% |
| Brandin CooksHOU · WR | 4.2 | 11.7 | −7.5 | 86% | 23% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 23% |
| Rex BurkheadHOU · RB | 7.0 | 10.3 | −3.3 | 41% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 3 | 13% | 5 | 16% |
| Darnell MooneyCHI · WR | 4.3 | 10.0 | −5.7 | 94% | 38% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 38% |
| Jordan AkinsHOU · TE | 12.1 | 6.7 | +5.4 | 29% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Nico CollinsHOU · WR | 6.1 | 6.7 | −0.6 | 68% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Pharaoh BrownHOU · TE | 6.1 | 6.7 | −0.6 | 81% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Trestan EbnerCHI · RB | 2.3 | 6.2 | −3.9 | 24% | 18% car | — | 0 | 7 | 18% | 1 | 6% |
| Chris MooreHOU · WR | 9.3 | 5.0 | +4.3 | 53% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Cole KmetCHI · TE | 6.0 | 5.0 | +1.0 | 92% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 19% |
| Equanimeous St. BrownCHI · WR | 7.3 | 4.6 | +2.7 | 86% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 5% | 2 | 13% |
| David MontgomeryCHI · RB | 1.1 | 1.9 | −0.8 | 17% | 8% car | — | 0 | 3 | 8% | 0 | 0% |
| Byron PringleCHI · WR | 2.1 | 1.7 | +0.4 | 3% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 6% |
| Jake TongesCHI · TE | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 10% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 6% |
| O.J. HowardHOU · TE | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 31% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Phillip Dorsett IIHOU · WR | 2.5 | 1.7 | +0.8 | 22% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| M.J. StewartHOU · — | 0.3 | 0.6 | −0.3 | — | 4% car | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Texans 31 targets and 24 carries; Bears 16 targets and 40 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Davis Mills
20 of 32 passing for 245 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.5 expected.
Start/Sit: Davis Mills →Justin Fields Unlucky
8 of 17 passing for 106 yards, 2 interceptions; 8 carries for 47 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Start/Sit: Justin Fields →Dameon Pierce Strong role
2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 21 yards; 20 carries (83% of the team's) for 80 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.2 expected.
Trend: Season high in carries (20).
Brandin Cooks Unlucky
7 targets (23% of the team's), 2 catches for 22 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Start/Sit: Brandin Cooks →Khalil Herbert Ran hot
2 targets (13% of the team's), 2 catches for 12 yards; 20 carries (50% of the team's) for 157 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Trend: Season high in carries (20).
Darnell Mooney Volume, no payoff
6 targets (38% of the team's), 2 catches for 23 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Trend: Season high in targets (6).
Jordan Akins Ran hot
4 targets (13% of the team's), 3 catches for 31 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Phillip Dorsett II
1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 15 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 1.7 expected.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Houston Texans
- Stock up: Dameon Pierce led the backfield with 59% of the snaps after trailing Rex Burkhead before this game.
- Stock up: Phillip Dorsett II played 22% of the snaps, up from a 6% season average.
- Stock down: Rex Burkhead lost the backfield lead: 41% of the snaps to Dameon Pierce's 59%.
Chicago Bears
- Stock up: Khalil Herbert led the backfield with 60% of the snaps after trailing David Montgomery before this game.
- Stock up: Trestan Ebner played 24% of the snaps, up from a 7% season average.
- Stock down: David Montgomery lost the backfield lead: 17% of the snaps to Khalil Herbert's 60%.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Texans D | Bears D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 13.6 | 18.5 |
| RBs | 30.7 | 27.3 |
| WRs | 25.7 | 32.7 |
| TEs | 11.6 | 9.0 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Chicago opened at 59% win probability and passed 98% in overtime on the way to the win.
Bears win probability
Key Swings
- +17Herbert 11-yd TD run67% → 84%Q1 6:45
- −17Mills → Akins, 4-yd TD85% → 67%Q1 3:40
- −25Pierce 1-yd TD run68% → 42%Q2 7:32
- +32Herbert 1-yd TD run37% → 69%Q3 8:25
- +50Santos 30-yd FG50% → >99%Q4 0:00
Swing in Bears win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Houston Texans | Measure | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Plays | 62 |
| 58% | Pass rate | 35% |
| 7.2 | Yds / dropback | 3.7 |
| 3.8 | Yds / carry | 7.0 |
| 3/12 | Third downs | 6/14 |
Efficiency edge Chicago ran 5 more plays and gained 3.2 more yards per carry.
- Top targets
- HOU Cooks 23% · Burkhead 16% · Akins 13%
- CHI Mooney 38% · Kmet 19% · Brown 13%
Possession Results
| Result | HOU | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 2 |
| Field goals | 2 | 3 |
| Punts | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
- The Bears opened the scoring on their first possession, a 9-play, 45-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI | Q1 15:00 | 9 | 45 | 3:38 | Field goal |
| HOU | Q1 11:22 | 3 | 6 | 1:21 | Punt |
| CHI | Q1 10:01 | 6 | 81 | 3:16 | Touchdown |
| HOU | Q1 6:45 | 7 | 75 | 3:05 | Touchdown |
| CHI | Q1 3:40 | 2 | -1 | 0:54 | Interception |
| HOU | Q1 2:46 | 4 | 34 | 2:01 | Interception |
| CHI | Q1 0:45 | 3 | 3 | 2:06 | Punt |
| HOU | Q2 13:39 | 5 | 13 | 1:52 | Punt |
| CHI | Q2 11:47 | 3 | 6 | 2:08 | Punt |
| HOU | Q2 9:39 | 4 | 41 | 2:07 | Touchdown |
| CHI | Q2 7:32 | 12 | 50 | 5:44 | Field goal |
| HOU | Q2 1:48 | 3 | 9 | 0:44 | Punt |
| CHI | Q2 1:04 | 5 | 18 | 1:04 | End of half |
| HOU | Q3 15:00 | 7 | 54 | 3:35 | Field goal |
| CHI | Q3 11:25 | 5 | 75 | 3:00 | Touchdown |
| HOU | Q3 8:25 | 14 | 70 | 7:31 | Field goal |
| CHI | Q3 0:54 | 3 | 4 | 1:05 | Interception |
| HOU | Q4 14:49 | 3 | -9 | 2:11 | Punt |
| CHI | Q4 12:38 | 9 | 44 | 5:59 | Punt |
| HOU | Q4 6:39 | 6 | 30 | 3:34 | Punt |
| CHI | Q4 3:05 | 4 | 20 | 1:23 | Punt |
| HOU | Q4 1:42 | 3 | 9 | 0:37 | Interception |
| CHI | Q4 1:05 | 4 | 0 | 1:05 | Field goal |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Texans vs Bears Head-to-Head
The Texans and Bears first met in 2004 and have played 7 times since.
- All-time series
- 5–2Texans lead, 7 meetings since 2004
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Texans win
- 24–52004
- Largest Bears win
- 36–72020
Since 2021
1–1 Series tied
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. T = Texans win, B = Bears win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2024 Wk 2 Bears at Texans, 2024 Wk 2 recap HOU 19 CHI 13 HOU W
- 2022 Wk 3 Texans at Bears CHI 23 HOU 20 CHI W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Texans | Stat | Bears |
|---|---|---|
| 3-13-1 | Record | 3-14 |
| 17.0 | Points per game | 19.2 |
| 283.5 | Yards per game | 307.8 |
| 4.7 | Yards per play | 5.3 |
| 24.7 | Points allowed per game | 27.2 |
| 379.5 | Yards allowed per game | 375.9 |
Texans vs Bears Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- CHI −3Push
- Total
- 39.5Over: 43 points scored (by 3.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | 21.3 | 23 | +1.8 |
| Texans | 18.3 | 20 | +1.8 |
Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Houston Texans
- Against the spread
- 2–0–1
- Over/under
- 1–2
- ATS as underdog
- 2–0–1
- ATS on the road
- 1–0–1
Chicago Bears
- Against the spread
- 1–1–1
- Over/under
- 1–2
- ATS as favorite
- 0–0–1
- ATS as underdog
- 1–1
- ATS at home
- 1–0–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Texans and Bears in Fantasy
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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Texans vs Bears Game FAQ
Who won the 2022 Texans vs Bears Week 3 game?
The Chicago Bears beat the Houston Texans 23–20 in Week 3 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL, on September 25, 2022. See the Bears' 2022 schedule.
What was the final score of Texans vs Bears?
The final score was Bears 23, Texans 20. The Texans led 14–13 at halftime, and the second half went Texans 6, Bears 10.
What happened in the Texans vs Bears game?
Chicago erased a 14–13 halftime deficit, outscoring Houston 10–6 after the break to win 23–20. The Bears finished with a 363–329 edge in total offense and averaged 5.9 yards per play. Khalil Herbert led all players with 2 catches for 12 yards, plus 20 carries for 157 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.
What was the game-winning score in Texans vs Bears?
Cairo Santos' 30-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Bears a 23–20 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Texans vs Bears?
Khalil Herbert led the game with 30.9 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 3, on 2 catches for 12 yards, plus 20 carries for 157 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Dameon Pierce was next with 16.1 (RB10). See Khalil Herbert's 2022 game log.
Who led Texans vs Bears in passing, rushing and receiving?
Davis Mills (HOU) led all passers with 20 of 32 for 245 yards, a touchdown and 2 interceptions. Khalil Herbert (CHI) led in rushing with 20 carries for 157 yards and 2 touchdowns. Chris Moore (HOU) led in receiving with 3 catches for 63 yards.
How many fantasy points did Khalil Herbert score against the Texans?
Khalil Herbert scored 30.9 points in PPR leagues, 29.9 in half-PPR and 28.9 in standard scoring against the Texans in Week 3 of the 2022 season, on 2 catches for 12 yards, plus 20 carries for 157 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. He handled 50% of his team's carries.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Texans vs Bears?
Khalil Herbert outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 30.9 PPR points on 16.2 xFP (+14.7). Brandin Cooks fell furthest short, with 4.2 points on 11.7 xFP (−7.5). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Texans vs Bears?
Dameon Pierce had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 16.2 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 18.1. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Bears beat the Texans?
The Bears beat the Texans 23–20 because they averaged 5.9 yards per play to 5.8 and outgained them 363–329. Cairo Santos' 30-yard field goal put them ahead for good.
What is the all-time Texans vs Bears record?
The Texans lead the all-time series 5–2 across 7 meetings since 2004.
When did the Texans and Bears last play before this game?
Before Week 3 of 2022, they last met in the 2020 season on December 13, 2020, when the Bears beat the Texans 36–7.
What was the closing spread for Texans vs Bears?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bears −3, making the Chicago Bears 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 39.5. That implied about 21.3 points for the Bears and 18.3 for the Texans.
Did Texans vs Bears go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 39.5, and the teams combined for 43 points, 3.5 over the number.
Was Texans vs Bears a push against the spread?
Yes. The Bears closed as 3-point favorites and won by exactly 3, so the spread was a push: neither side covered, and spread bets were refunded.