Statistical analysis of Week 3 Texans at Bears

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Another week, another loss for the Chicago Bears (0-3). The Bears hosted the Houston Texans (1-2) and allowed them to fly back home with their first victory.

Justin Fields had his best day yet in terms of interceptions. He threw 14 completions on 21 attemts, 2 TDs, and 1 INT. The only problem is that the lone interception was returned by linebacker Christian Harris for a touchdown and the Bears ultimately lost 20-17.

Wide receiver Darnell Mooney posted his first and second touchdown of the year while catching six passes for 79 yards. This was the first game a wide receiver caught multiple touchdowns for the Bears and it was also the first game any receiver exceeded the 75 yard mark.

Halfback David Montgomery had his best game of the season running for 123 yards on 18 attempts, with a respectable 6.8 yards per attempt. Fields also helped in the run game to get two first downs with his legs, both on 4th and inches.

The defense was able to get take the ball away a couple of times, with both safety Eddie Jackson and corner Jaylon Johnson notching interceptions. The defensive line had a tough time though with only one sack split between defensive ends Robert Quinn and Trevis Gipson.

Cairo Santos is kicking himself for missing a 58 yarder earlier in the game that would have ultimately given the Bears enough points to tie the game at the end of regulation. Head coach George Halas says he made the wrong call in having his kicker go for such a long field goal in the rain and it was his fault for not sending out the punting unit.

Ultimately the Bears are looking better, but they are yet to break 200 passing yards and will need quarterback Justin Fields to play mistake free football if they want to get their first win of the year. The Chicago will get a chance to do so next week when they travel to the East coast to play the New York Giants.