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Statistical Breakdown: How the Bears and Texans stack up before Week 2 game

Statistical Breakdown: How the Bears and Texans stack up before Week 2 game

The Chicago Bears (1-0) will face the Houston Texans (1-0) on Sunday Night Football, where Chicago is looking to build off its Week 1 win and dominant defensive showing. But they'll also be looking to make strides on offense.

The Bears offense stumbled in its season debut, not even hitting the 150-yard mark, while the defense and special teams stepped up in a 24-17 comeback win over the Tennessee Titans (0-1). Now, Chicago will have to contend with one of the NFL's best offenses through Week 1 in the Texans, who were able to move the ball through the air and on the ground. Can the Bears defense once again rise to the occasion? And will Chicago's offense do its part in prime time?

Here’s how the Bears and Texans stack up statistically ahead of Sunday night's matchup.

Stats courtesy of Team RankingsThe Football Database, ESPN and Stat Muse

Scoring Offense

Bears: 24.0 PPG (15th)

Texans: 29.0 PPG (7th)

Passing Offense

Bears: 64.0 YPG (32nd)

Texans: 204.0 YPG (11th)

Rushing Offense

Bears: 84.0 YPG (24th)

Texans: 213.0 YPG (1st)

Total Offense

Bears: 148.0 YPG (32nd)

Texans: 417.0 YPG (2nd)

First Downs

Bears: 11 (24th)

Texans: 26 (1st)

Penalties

Bears: 55.0 penalty YPG (17th)

Texans: 30.0 penalty YPG (5th)

Sacks Allowed

Bears: 2 (10th)

Texans: 4 (3rd)

Turnover Margin

Bears: +2 (3rd)

Texans: +1 (9th)

Sep 8, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) intercepts a pass against the Tennessee Titans for a touchdown during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) intercepts a pass against the Tennessee Titans for a touchdown during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Scoring Defense

Bears: 17.0 PPG (7th)

Texans: 27.0 PPG (21st)

Passing Defense

Bears: 104.0 YPG (2nd)

Texans: 199.0 YPG (18th)

Rushing Defense

Bears: 140.0 YPG (22nd)

Texans: 104.0 YPG (14th)

Total Defense

Bears: 244.0 YPG (8th)

Texans: 303.0 YPG (17th)

Sacks

Bears: 3 (7th)

Texans: 2 (13th)

This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Statistical Breakdown: How Bears and Texans stack up before Week 2