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It’s about time, but the Chicago Bears have ended their six-game losing streak as they defeated the Houston Texans 36-7 to move to a 6-7 record. The Bears got off to a hot start and didn’t look back.
After slowing down Deshaun Watson on their opening drive, on the first play for the Bears, running back David Montgomery got the Bears on the board with an 80-yard touchdown run. Then in the second quarter, the Bears exploded.
Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky got the second quarter started with a nice drive that finished with a touchdown pass to tight end Jimmy Graham. The Texans were able to get on the board with Watson creating time and finding receiver Keke Coutee. The Texans defense was able to force a Bears punt and it began to start some frustration.
However, outside linebacker Khalil Mack was able to get some points for the defense as he sacked Watson for a safety. Just before halftime Trubisky was able to get two quick touchdowns for the Bears with one to receiver Darnell Mooney and another to receiver Allen Robinson.
The Bears started the second half up 30-7 on the Texans and things started to settle. Even though the Bears have had trouble scoring points in the third quarter, they were able to score three with a Cairo Santos 39-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Santos added another field goal from 32 yards out.
It was a disastrous day for the Texans as they got nothing going, and the Bears defense was able to get to Watson with six sacks. In the turnover department, Mack and inside linebacker Josh Woods were able to recover two fumbles.
On the offense, Montgomery finished with a career-high 113 yards — with just 11 carries — and a touchdown. Robinson totaled nine receptions for 123 yards and a touchdown. Then, with the 2017 NFL draft narrative, Trubisky outperformed Watson by going 24-for-33 for 267 yards and three touchdowns.
Next week the Bears have a massive matchup with the Minnesota Vikings that will play a pivotal role for either team’s chances for a wildcard spot.