Bears’ O-Line Crumbles in Loss to Texans, but Defense Shows Promise

Bears QB Caleb Williams (Photo Credit: @richeisen, X). Two things emerged from the Chicago Bears loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday Night: the offensive line is substandard and the defense has the makings of an elite unit.& The Texans’ pass rush overwhelmed the Bears’ offensive line, which was a question mark entering the season. They relentlessly blitzed Bears QB Caleb Williams, sacking him seven times, intercepting him twice, and smothering the run game.& The Texans’ pass rush, led by Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson, Jr., caved in on the Bears’ beleaguered offensive line, particularly right tackle Darnell Wright and right guard Nate Davis. According to Pro Football Focus, both were credited with giving up three sacks and nine pressures.& Caleb Williams in the Chicago Bears backfield pic.twitter.com/wpRC4PIAMV — At The Buzzer (@AtTheBuzzer1) September 16, 2024 The result was that Williams, the University of Southern California product, did not have enough time in the pocket to target his receivers. He ended up going 23 of 37 for 174 yards and those two interceptions. He didn’t get much help from the running game either, as the offensive line failed to generate lanes for backs D’Andre Swift, Khalil Herbert and Travis Homer.&