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Week 2 Gameday Thread: Bring on 'Da Bears!

amazing80 said:
In Stroud we trust!
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That's the biggest advantage the Texans have in almost every game. A QB that can execute and not commit turnovers.

I do think this is a good defense the Texans are playing Sunday night. So it is paramount the Texans defense cleans up the mistakes from last Sunday. I think they will. That will allow Stroud & Company to remain balanced and keep the Bears defense from loading up on the pass rush.
 
Lucky said:
That's the biggest advantage the Texans have in almost every game. A QB that can execute and not commit turnovers.

I do think this is a good defense the Texans are playing Sunday night. So it is paramount the Texans defense cleans up the mistakes from last Sunday. I think they will. That will allow Stroud & Company to remain balanced and keep the Bears defense from loading up on the pass rush.
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I agree that the Bears defense is good, but if we get a healthy dose of running and Caleb stays in rookie mode they'll tire out from ToP. Who would have thought we'd start off as a running team? Hopefully the OLine has cleaned up some of the pass-blocking, if so I expect to see some huge play-action plays.
 
cland said:
I agree that the Bears defense is good, but if we get a healthy dose of running and Caleb stays in rookie mode they'll tire out from ToP. Who would have thought we'd start off as a running team? Hopefully the OLine has cleaned up some of the pass-blocking, if so I expect to see some huge play-action plays.
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The Bears defense looked really good against Levis. But then again, it looked like his receivers weren’t getting open. Levi’s held on to the ball for a very long time on numerous drop backs. Our guys get open!
 
Mangler said:
The Bears defense looked really good against Levis. But then again, it looked like his receivers weren’t getting open. Levi’s held on to the ball for a very long time on numerous drop backs. Our guys get open!
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I think Leviis needs to understand the difference in college open and NFL open. Sometimes a NFL QB has to “throw open” to a receiver that looks covered by placing the ball where only the receiver can catch it.
 
thunderkyss said:
It would be nice if we could count on our defense to take advantage of young (rookie) QB mistakes.

Maybe we're there, just doesn't feel like it, yet.
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The Texans’ pass rush was disappointing in week 1 against the Colts. I get the threat that AR poses as a dual threat QB, but Jesus Christ! Even with his O-lineman on his lap he carved us for huge gains! We need to go after a good pass rusher via trade if we want to hang with the big boys come playoff time!
 
Mangler said:
The Texans’ pass rush was disappointing in week 1 against the Colts. I get the threat that AR poses as a dual threat QB, but Jesus Christ! Even with his O-lineman on his lap he carved us for huge gains! We need to go after a good pass rusher via trade if we want to hang with the big boys come playoff time!
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That's a pretty big overreaction to the first game of the season.
 
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thunderkyss said:
It would be nice if we could count on our defense to take advantage of young (rookie) QB mistakes.

Maybe we're there, just doesn't feel like it, yet.
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Yes, last week's performance didn't inspire confidence. As Gruden said in his video, the Colts left big plays on the table. Both Stingley and Lassiter were beaten on double moves, without the Colts completing the play. Why were the corners biting? Play back, and stay between the receiver and the endzone. You want these young QBs try to drive the ball down the field without making a mistake. That's advantage defense. Trying to force a play only makes these young QBs jobs easier.
 
Lucky said:
Play back, and stay between the receiver and the endzone. You want these young QBs try to drive the ball down the field without making a mistake.
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I've already broken the pact with myself of posting in circles. This seems like the 5th post I've made since Sunday, saying the same thing in a different way. I need an intervention.
 
From what I saw, Juice did pretty damn well last Sunday. I hope he can play.

Pierce is interesting. If he can't go, I hope they make Cam the clear #2 this Sunday, and do more like a 65/35 split on snaps. Mixon is a true bell cow, but it's a long season. 33 touches is a lot. I'd like to get total touches closer to 25 this week. Still pretty heavy but manageable with a workhorse like Mixon.

To take a deeper dive...I still strongly feel like this is going to be a run-heavy week. The Bears haver a good D - I'd say better against the pass than the Colts. Last year, the Bears were also really good vs. the run, but the Titans got 5 YPC on the ground, so I feel we can get to them on the ground.

The Bears will likely use a similar two-high safety look and try to make the Texans grind out drives. In fact...most teams will probably use this scheme. This is the rest of the league's answer to the Texan's high-powered offense. Simply put, the Bears don't want CJ making a lot of big plays. This will once again lead to a heavy Texans advantage on TOP with a lot of opportunities in the ground game, but it might be the Bear's only real chance, absent some more crazy shenanigans like both teams had last week.

If this was last year's team...this tactic would work better. As it stands, with the new and improved run game, this is a choice to die by being stabbed once in the heart, or cut a million times by a butter knife...one is quick but painless. The other is slow and painful. Either way...you're going down. Pick your poison NFL.

If Mixon gets 20-24 carries and 2-4 passes, and Cam gets 8-10 carries and a pass or two...this is the distribution that I think can work well and wear the Bears Defense down by the 4th qtr. In short, we're going 70's flash back here - black and blue - mano e mano. The Texans will go old school and pound the rock until the Bears are begging for mercy. And if they do get the safeties to bite, CJ will make them pay.

Texans 31 - Bears 16
 
Porky said:
Texans say the roof will be open Sunday night. Interesting as it's forecast to be above normal for temps. Kickoff could easily be mid 80's, possibly even upper 80's.
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It will be warm. But upper 80s without sun is bearable.
 
Porky said:
From what I saw, Juice did pretty damn well last Sunday. I hope he can play.

Pierce is interesting. If he can't go, I hope they make Cam the clear #2 this Sunday, and do more like a 65/35 split on snaps. Mixon is a true bell cow, but it's a long season. 33 touches is a lot. I'd like to get total touches closer to 25 this week. Still pretty heavy but manageable with a workhorse like Mixon.

To take a deeper dive...I still strongly feel like this is going to be a run-heavy week. The Bears haver a good D - I'd say better against the pass than the Colts. Last year, the Bears were also really good vs. the run, but the Titans got 5 YPC on the ground, so I feel we can get to them on the ground.

The Bears will likely use a similar two-high safety look and try to make the Texans grind out drives. In fact...most teams will probably use this scheme. This is the rest of the league's answer to the Texan's high-powered offense. Simply put, the Bears don't want CJ making a lot of big plays. This will once again lead to a heavy Texans advantage on TOP with a lot of opportunities in the ground game, but it might be the Bear's only real chance, absent some more crazy shenanigans like both teams had last week.

If this was last year's team...this tactic would work better. As it stands, with the new and improved run game, this is a choice to die by being stabbed once in the heart, or cut a million times by a butter knife...one is quick but painless. The other is slow and painful. Either way...you're going down. Pick your poison NFL.

If Mixon gets 20-24 carries and 2-4 passes, and Cam gets 8-10 carries and a pass or two...this is the distribution that I think can work well and wear the Bears Defense down by the 4th qtr. In short, we're going 70's flash back here - black and blue - mano e mano. The Texans will go old school and pound the rock until the Bears are begging for mercy. And if they do get the safeties to bite, CJ will make them pay.

Texans 31 - Bears 16
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If Pierce doesn't play, I think Dare before Akers. I prefer Akers but I feel Dare get to field first.

Stroud@ 75% will be deadly and I can see TEs and Robert Woods (over X) getting targets. Stover at FB and Schultz on LOS with Diggs; Collins and Tank! We could get Mixon a few more targets.
Anyone think that on a sweep or a reverse that we can see a non quarterback throw for a touchdown? Matt Burk is going to throw many multiple looks at Caleb Williams also.
 
cland said:
Keenan Allen maybe, but I'm sure Odunze is out. Putting your new (potential) star receiver in with MCL issues would be negligent. That's be like driving a Ferrari with a flat tire.
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Yeah but if it’s the BEST tire you have left… you put it on because it’s the safest one you have… even if it’s flat. The Beats don’t have much outside of those two.
 
Bears interior OL did not look good against the Tacks. I think the Texans will focus on keeping Caleb inside the pocket so he can’t play hero ball. This could mean Mario Edwards and the Texans DTs have a chance to feast!

Rooting for Edwards. NFL journeyman who has been getting rave reviews in camp/preseason. Earned a starting DT role in camp (partially due to Autry suspension). If he keeps playing like he did in week 1, he is essentially giving the team the production they expected out of Autry. Which means they’ve got a bonus player on the DL!

Edwards essentially signed a camp body contract this offseason. 1 year 1.65 million. He’ll get a raise from someone next season if he keeps it up. DeMeco defenses have a history of getting DL pay raises.
 
TheRealJoker V2 said:
Ummm… they also have D.J. Moore, Cole Kmet and D’andre Swift.

They have weapons, but they also have OL issues, a rookie QB and yet another new OC.
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Yeah Moore is a pretty big miss by me. Lolol. I don’t know anything about the Bears. I’m a Texans fan.

But all kidding aside…. if I hear of two of their top 5 weapons are being out… I can’t help but believe they’re going to have problems. That was what I meant by keep driving with the flat analogy.
 
JB said:
www.espn.com

Bears to treat Allen, Odunze as game-time calls

The Bears are likely to wait until close to game time to make a decision on the playing statuses of wide receivers Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze, coach Matt Eberflus said.
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Allen's heel problem is plantar fasciitis. If he hasn't been able to practice all week, he will not play Sunday. If he tries, he will be significantly compromised.

Rome Odunze this week having only limited participated Friday in a walkthru is unlikely to be ready to play Sunday.
JB said:
www.espn.com

Bears to treat Allen, Odunze as game-time calls

The Bears are likely to wait until close to game time to make a decision on the playing statuses of wide receivers Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze, coach Matt Eberflus said.
www.espn.com www.espn.com
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See Injury Report thread.
 
cland said:
Keenan Allen maybe, but I'm sure Odunze is out. Putting your new (potential) star receiver in with MCL issues would be negligent. That's be like driving a Ferrari with a flat tire.
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Interestingly, Rome practiced on a limited basis yesterday and Keenan did not practice at all. Reading the HC comments and Reading between the lines, it appears more likely Rome will play. It’s possible both will be out, or that both give it a go, but they will both be physically compromised if they do. Right off the top of my head, I don’t know who their depth pieces are. Anyone got intel on their WR backups?
 
In his first start, Caleb Williams was given a "welcome" with "you're not in Kansas anymore"...................or rather, you're not in college anymore. He hadn't recognized that in the NFL, 250-260 pound defensive lineman could run as fast as he could and are as quick as he is.....................and that his Houdini evasive moves he enjoyed in college were not a good thing to rely on.

In college, I saw alot of "sandlot" play on his part...........somewhat ala Watson. I believe that he will have problems in the NFL staying to the script that his coaches expect of him.
 
Mangler said:
The Texans’ pass rush was disappointing in week 1 against the Colts. I get the threat that AR poses as a dual threat QB, but Jesus Christ! Even with his O-lineman on his lap he carved us for huge gains! We need to go after a good pass rusher via trade if we want to hang with the big boys come playoff time!
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I think we will be fine when Autry comes back...then we. will have pressure from both ends and up the middle.
 
Porky said:
From what I saw, Juice did pretty damn well last Sunday. I hope he can play.

Pierce is interesting. If he can't go, I hope they make Cam the clear #2 this Sunday, and do more like a 65/35 split on snaps. Mixon is a true bell cow, but it's a long season. 33 touches is a lot. I'd like to get total touches closer to 25 this week. Still pretty heavy but manageable with a workhorse like Mixon.

To take a deeper dive...I still strongly feel like this is going to be a run-heavy week. The Bears haver a good D - I'd say better against the pass than the Colts. Last year, the Bears were also really good vs. the run, but the Titans got 5 YPC on the ground, so I feel we can get to them on the ground.

The Bears will likely use a similar two-high safety look and try to make the Texans grind out drives. In fact...most teams will probably use this scheme. This is the rest of the league's answer to the Texan's high-powered offense. Simply put, the Bears don't want CJ making a lot of big plays. This will once again lead to a heavy Texans advantage on TOP with a lot of opportunities in the ground game, but it might be the Bear's only real chance, absent some more crazy shenanigans like both teams had last week.

If this was last year's team...this tactic would work better. As it stands, with the new and improved run game, this is a choice to die by being stabbed once in the heart, or cut a million times by a butter knife...one is quick but painless. The other is slow and painful. Either way...you're going down. Pick your poison NFL.

If Mixon gets 20-24 carries and 2-4 passes, and Cam gets 8-10 carries and a pass or two...this is the distribution that I think can work well and wear the Bears Defense down by the 4th qtr. In short, we're going 70's flash back here - black and blue - mano e mano. The Texans will go old school and pound the rock until the Bears are begging for mercy. And if they do get the safeties to bite, CJ will make them pay.

Texans 31 - Bears 16
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pre injury Cam was a bell cow himself so he can handle a load. A closer to 60/40 split would be nice with both staying fresh and both being the same type of back. There would be very little drop off in talent and style.
 
TheRealJoker V2 said:
Bears interior OL did not look good against the Tacks. I think the Texans will focus on keeping Caleb inside the pocket so he can’t play hero ball. This could mean Mario Edwards and the Texans DTs have a chance to feast!

Rooting for Edwards. NFL journeyman who has been getting rave reviews in camp/preseason. Earned a starting DT role in camp (partially due to Autry suspension). If he keeps playing like he did in week 1, he is essentially giving the team the production they expected out of Autry. Which means they’ve got a bonus player on the DL!

Edwards essentially signed a camp body contract this offseason. 1 year 1.65 million. He’ll get a raise from someone next season if he keeps it up. DeMeco defenses have a history of getting DL pay raises.
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Edward earning his million. I'm hoping he earns a great next contract even if he plays elsewhere next year.
 
badboy said:
Edward earning his million. I'm hoping he earns a great next contract even if he plays elsewhere next year.
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Would be a great great thing for our Free Agency campaign, to be able to point to players that added millions to their future earnings by playing a year at a discount in our system.
 
I'd like to hope that he doesn't hit deep balls the way Richardson was able to. Secondary needs to tighten up. Want some defensive pressure.

I just remembered that Bears/Texans SNF game from all those years ago. I remember that game being physical as hell. We both had one loss or something. It was great. Sloppy and nasty but great.
 
How’s the weather for the game? Waxing gibbous moon, should be almost full. Warm and humid in central Texas. If so in Houston wearing all white not a bad idea. City should sparkle.
 
Matchup by unit:

QB: Advantage Texans

Williams still a rookie. Stroud is him.

RB: Advantage Texans

Swift is a solid back. Roschon Johnson is a solid RB2. But Mixon is the perfect fit for this system and a level above. Along with Akers being a solid RB2 (Don’t think Pierce plays).

WR: Advantage Texans

This would be close if the Bears trio were healthy but 2/3 are banged up and might not even play tonight. Both have a top 5 trio in the league. But Texans trio is healthy.

TE: Advantage Bears

Cole Kmet is one of the best young TEs in the league. They also have two solid former TE 1s in Everett and Marcedes Lewis. Good mix of upside with solid vet experience in this room. One of the best TE rooms in the league.

For Texans, Schultz is not 100% tonight. If he was he’d still be a level below Kmet imo. Brevin Jordan and Stover are solid depth.

OL: Advantage Texans

We saw what the Texans OL could do run blocking last week. Hopefully the issues in pass protection get cleaned up as the unit gets live reps together and the OTs shake off rust. Even if Scruggs doesn’t play tonight this is the largest matchup edge either team will have.

The Bears OL unit is bad. They did a great job getting weapons for their rookie QB and a good defense to bail him out, but they did not do enough to protect a young player prone to attempting hero ball. It’s a bottom 5 in the league unit and the Texans will take advantage!

Offense matchups 4-1 Texans
 
DL: Advantage Texans

Week 1 notwithstanding, Hunter/Anderson are an elite edge rushing duo. They have to be accounted for by the Bears each snap.

Texans have more depth on the edges with Barnett/Hughes as well. Bears edge rushers looked good week 1, but they were playing the Titans. Sweat is their only proven commodity here that Slowik will need to account for on every snap.

DT room is a push, not a lot of name recognition for either team but they both have blue collar high effort players that will play solid football. Edge room gives Texans the… edge.

LB: Advantage Bears

T.J. Edwards and Tremaine Edmunds is as good a LB duo as we’ll see this season. Both guys are capable of taking over the game and wrecking the game plan.

Azeez and To’o To’o played solid week 1 but without a healthy Harris, the upside on this LB unit is not as high as the Bears.

CB: Advantage Bears

Jaylon Johnson and Stingley basically cancel eachother out. Both top 5 CBs in the league. But where the Bears have the advantage is overall CB room. Tyrique Stevenson and Kyler Gordon are proven commodities while Lassiter and Pitre are unproven at the NFL level currently. Pitre unproven in nickel role, but will be tested if Allen plays. Bears have one of the best CB rooms overall in the league.

Safeties: Advantage Bears

This is the biggest matchup edge the Bears have over the Texans. They have a very solid safety room in Brisker/Byard with solid depth in Johnathan Owens. They will not make the communication mistakes that the Texans safeties have been prone to make. If Ward or Murray falters, I’d like to see Bullock start taking a higher snap share and work into a full time role.

Defense 3-1 Bears

ST: Advantage Texans

Sure the Bears ST got a blocked punt td and the Texans allowed a blocked punt last week. But this is a Frank Ross unit. Gotta assume they will be elite yet again this season.

Both teams have a good all around ST room. Santos is a good kicker for Bears but Texans imo have a top 5 guy with a bigger leg. DeMeco made a note their punter sometimes outkicks his coverage opening up return opportunities. Tommy Rockets has superior hang time.

Both teams have solid return options but I think Texans get more return “opportunities”.

Overall 6-4 Texans


The biggest matchup advantages for the Texans at QB and OL will be the difference. Texans have the proven QB and healthy passing game targets. I believe Texans DL will be able to expose the Bears OL which is their weakest unit and force their rookie QB to make mistakes. Mistakes that his stellar defense/special teams will not be able to cover for this week. If the Bears get behind early, Stroud is not going to give them an opportunity to get back into the game with silly mistakes.
 
TheRealJoker V2 said:
Matchup by unit:

QB: Advantage Texans

Williams still a rookie. Stroud is him.

RB: Advantage Texans

Swift is a solid back. Roschon Johnson is a solid RB2. But Mixon is the perfect fit for this system and a level above. Along with Akers being a solid RB2 (Don’t think Pierce plays).

WR: Advantage Texans

This would be close if the Bears trio were healthy but 2/3 are banged up and might not even play tonight. Both have a top 5 trio in the league. But Texans trio is healthy.

TE: Advantage Bears

Cole Kmet is one of the best young TEs in the league. They also have two solid former TE 1s in Everett and Marcedes Lewis. Good mix of upside with solid vet experience in this room. One of the best TE rooms in the league.

For Texans, Schultz is not 100% tonight. If he was he’d still be a level below Kmet imo. Brevin Jordan and Stover are solid depth.

OL: Advantage Texans

We saw what the Texans OL could do run blocking last week. Hopefully the issues in pass protection get cleaned up as the unit gets live reps together and the OTs shake off rust. Even if Scruggs doesn’t play tonight this is the largest matchup edge either team will have.

The Bears OL unit is bad. They did a great job getting weapons for their rookie QB and a good defense to bail him out, but they did not do enough to protect a young player prone to attempting hero ball. It’s a bottom 5 in the league unit and the Texans will take advantage!

Offense matchups 4-1 Texans
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Then add in opening home game, prime time, night, open air, 🌖, new white uniforms, full house.
 
Dejaview said:
Then add in opening home game, prime time, night, open air, 🌖, new white uniforms, full house.
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Yes, the home field advantage is assumed. I think sports books build in a 3 point advantage for home teams as a base line. I’m sure that can vary based on teams. I’d say the Texans get a bigger edge due to playing a rookie and the Texans fans having a lot of pent up excitement with the home opener in prime time and the expectations for the team this season. I expect it to be loud! Just hope the fans are smart enough to quiet down when the offense is on the field!!
 
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