Bears vs Texans: Live updates and open thread

Let’s hope for a fun and exciting game today as the Chicago Bears take on the Houston Texans.

There are plenty of narratives surrounding this game, but the two most important in my opinion are that (1) a Bears win could get them back into serious NFC wildcard talk, and (2) a loss gets them closer to a top 10 draft pick.

Which one are you rooting for?

Have fun and keep it classy in the open thread today!

For live statistical updates on the game you can click here.

Here’s the list of inactive players for the Bears and Texans today.

CHICAGO INACTIVES

NB - Buster Skrine

OLB - James Vaughters

NT - Daniel McCullers

OL - Laschavious Simmons

The Bears will start a new nickel today with Skrine injured.

HOUSTON INACTIVES

WR - Brandin Cooks

QB - Josh McCown

OT - Charlie Heck

OL - Hjalte Froholdt

TE - Pharaoh Brown

CB - Phillip Gaines

CB - John Reid

Cooks being out is a big blow for the Texans.

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