After a disappointing debut for the Chicago Bears in Week 1, they hit the road this week to take on the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium for a Sunday night matchup.
The Bears’ injury report causes reason for concern offensively, while Houston comes into Week 2 relatively unscathed, health-wise.
Who Are the Inactives for Chicago Bears vs. Houston Texans?
Following their lackluster performance on offense in Week 1, the Bears will be without veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen (heel) on Sunday night against the Texans.
Odunze suffered an MCL sprain in Week 1, but after a limited practice on Friday, the rookie receiver will make his primetime debut.
Offensive tackle Ryan Bates (shoulder/elbow) was placed on injured reserve on Saturday before the game, making his earliest possible chance to return in Week 6. Fullback Khari Blasingame (hand/knee) is listed as “OUT” for Sunday’s matchup with Houston.
For the Texans, their Week 2 injury report looks a bit different.
Their only starter missing this week is interior offensive lineman Juice Scruggs due to a groin injury. Backup Jarrett Patterson will start at center for Houston.
Week 2 Inactives for Bears vs. Texans
Bears
WR Velus Jones Jr.
OL Kiran Amegadjie
LB Noah Sewell
WR Keenan Allen
FB Khari Blasingame
DL Dominique Robinson
Texans
WR John Metchie III
S M.J. Stewart
RB Dameon Pierce
LB Jamal Hill
OL Juice Scruggs
LB Rashad Weaver
What Are the Starting Lineups for Each Team?
Bears
Quarterback: Caleb Williams
Running back: D’Andre Swift
Wide receiver: DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, Rome Odunze
Tight end: Cole Kmet
Offensive line (left to right): Braxton Jones, Teven Jenkins, Coleman Shelton, Nate Davis, Darnell Wright
Defensive line: Montez Sweat, Andrew Billings, Gervon Dexter Sr., DeMarcus Walker
Linebacker: T.J. Edwards, Tremaine Edmunds, Jack Sanborn
Defensive backs: Jaylon Johnson, Tyrique Stevenson, Kyler Gordon, Kevin Byard III, Jaquan Brisker
Texans
Quarterback: C.J. Stroud
Running back: Joe Mixon
Wide receiver: Stefon Diggs, Nico Collins, Tank Dell
Tight end: Dalton Schultz
Offensive line (left to right): Laremy Tunsil, Kenyon Green, Jarrett Patterson, Shaq Mason, Tytus Howard
Defensive line: Will Anderson Jr., Mario Edwards Jr., Folorunso Fatukasi, Danielle Hunter
Linebacker: Azeez Al-Shaair, Jake Hansen, Henry To’oTo’o
Defensive backs: Derek Stingley Jr., Kamari Lassiter, Myles Bryant, Jalen Pitre, Jimmie Ward
