SUMMARY: The Houston Texans and Chicago Bears highlight this week's slate of games. The two teams sport identical 7-1 records, but the Bears do have the advantage of hosting at Soldier Field. Texans-Bears promises to be a defensive showdown. Where does it slot in Ian Rapoport's Rap Sheet Rankings? More ...
Not only do the Texans have to face a Bears team with, arguably, the league's most dynamic defense, but Houston has to deal with the Chicago weather. Temperatures are predicted to drop into the 30's with rain showers for the 8:20 p.m. kickoff. The weather in Houston still provides comfortable summer-like days.