3 Big Takeaways from the Bears Loss to the Texans

Here are my three big takeaways from the Bears frustrating loss to the Texans.

Bears defense can shut down anyone

The Bears defense allowed only 19 points against one of the NFL’s most potent offenses. Even more impressive, they limited the Texans to just 3 points in the second half. Regardless of opinions, Matt Eberflus has this defense performing at an elite level, possibly making it a top-3 unit in the league.

Caleb Williams looked better despite interceptions

Despite throwing two interceptions (and nearly a third if not for a penalty), Williams appeared more in sync compared to his Week 1 debut. Caleb Williams had an average throw time of 2.59 seconds vs. Houston, making it the 6th fastest in the NFL this week. That is progress and simply great to see from the rookie QB.

The Bears offense has faced two of the league’s better defenses to begin their season. Being 1-1 is where many Bears fans expected to be after the first two games. It just stings a bit more knowing the Bears had a chance to win this game despite the offensive struggles.

The schedule gets easier

H/T to Jacob Infante for pointing out that the Bears’ schedule is getting easier on X. The Bears next three opponents offer a prime opportunity to bounce back:

• The 0-2 Colts, Anthony Richardson should struggle vs. Bears defense
• The Rams, missing key players like Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, and several starting offensive linemen and defensive backs
• The Panthers, who have just benched Bryce Young in favor of Andy Dalton

If there’s any time for the Bears to turn their season around, it’s now. They need to capitalize on these matchups and build some momentum moving forward, especially on offense. We might even see Caleb Williams throw his first touchdown pass next week against the Colts.

Season Panic Level (1-10):

4.9