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Bears at Texans live stream: How to watch

By Russell S. Baxter

Jan 9, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) battles Kansas City Chiefs tackle Eric Fisher (72) during the third quarter in a AFC Wild Card playoff football game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) battles Kansas City Chiefs tackle Eric Fisher (72) during the third quarter in a AFC Wild Card playoff football game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Houston could wind up being a big problem for a lot of opponents in 2016.

The team that overcame a 2-5 start last year to win the AFC South with a 9-7 record spent the offseason revamping its offense and now hopes to become the first team to play the Super Bowl in its home stadium.

But first things first and that’s a Chicago Bears team that can’t be taken lightly despite a 6-10 finish this past season.

Still, there’s no more Matt Forte or Martellus Bennett for quarterback Jay Cutler to lean on in the Windy City. The offense now feature running back Jeremy Langford and wide receiver Kevin White, the latter missing his entire rookie year in 2015. Cutler still has wideout Alshon Jeffery at his disposal and the duo could be very busy this fall.

However, it’s the Chicago defense that figures to be much improved in ’16. The free-agent additions of inside linebackers Jerrell Freeman and Danny Trevathan are but two moves general manager Ryan Pace made this offseason.

But you can’t talk about defense without mentioning J.J. Watt, the best player on this side of the football in three of his first five NFL seasons. This year, the Texans will compliment Romeo Crennel’s unit with addition such as quarterback Brock Osweiler, running back Lamar Miller and rookie wideouts Will Fuller and Braxton Miller.

TV: FOX
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Broadcasters: Thom Brennaman and Charles Davis
Online: NFL Sunday Ticket MAX (subscription required)
Mobile: Verizon NFL Mobile (subscription required)

Both the Bears and the Texans overcame sluggish starts a year ago and wound up playing good football the second half of the season. Will one or both pick up where they left off in 2015?

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