The start of every new NFL season brings renewed hope and optimism to fans of all 32 franchises. But just two weeks into the 2022 campaign, it seems Chicago and Houston are still stuck in limbo.
The Bears and Texans both came into the season in the midst of a rebuild, with new head coaches entering the fray to try and turn around their fortunes. After both teams showed promising signs in Week 1, they lost their Week 2 matchups to reset expectations for the year.
For Chicago, a rainy season-opening win over the 49ers sparked excitement for the season ahead. A debut victory for head coach Matt Eberflus over a San Francisco team expected to make a playoff run was an impressive way to start the campaign.
But things came crashing back to Earth last week in a deflating loss to their rivals, the Green Bay Packers. Aaron Rodgers and Co. tore the Bears apart yet again, cruising to a 27-10 win at Lambeau Field.
Justin Fields threw the ball just 11 times in Week 2, an obvious sign that Eberflus still doesn't fully trust the second-year quarterback. However, a favorable matchup against the Texans seems like a good opportunity to air it out more in Week 3.
MORE: TV coverage, channels, scores for every NFL Week 3 game today
Houston battled Indianapolis to a tie to open its season, but dropped a close game to the Broncos last Sunday to fall to 0-1-1.
Head coach Lovie Smith is making his return to Soldier Field, where he spent nine years in the same role for the Bears from 2004-2012. He'll be encouraged by some positive signs in the first two weeks of the season, but the Texans still remain winless heading into Week 3.
Davis Mills has been uninspiring in his first full season as the starting quarterback in Houston, with the team's passing game struggling. The Texans defense kept Russell Wilson and the Broncos in check last time out, though, holding them to just 16 points. That will give the team some hope of springing an upset in Chicago on Sunday.
Can the Bears get back on track with a win in Week 3, or will the Texans secure their first victory of the season at Soldier Field?
Here's everything you need to know to watch Bears vs. Texans this Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and the full NFL schedule for both teams.
MORE: Watch live NFL games all season with fuboTV (free trial)
What channel is Bears vs. Texans on today?
- TV channel (national): CBS
- TV channel (Chicago): WBBM
- TV channel (Houston): KHOU
- Live stream: Paramount+, fuboTV (US) | DAZN (Canada)
Bears vs. Texans will be broadcast regionally on local CBS affiliate channels. Andrew Catalon and James Lofton will be on the call from Chicago.
You can find the Bears' home broadcast on SiriusXM channel 226, while the Texans' away broadcast will air on channel 384.
Viewers in the United States can stream Bears vs. Texans on fuboTV, which offers a free trial. In Canada, viewers can watch Browns vs. Panthers with a subscription to DAZN, which includes every NFL game.
Bears vs. Texans start time
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 25
- Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET (12 p.m. CT)
Bears vs. Texans is set to get underway from Soldier Field in Chicago at 1 p.m. ET (12 p.m. local time).
Chicago Bears schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept. 11 | vs. 49ers | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 2 | Sept. 18 | at Packers | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
| 3 | Sept. 25 | vs. Texans | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 4 | Oct. 2 | at Giants | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 5 | Oct. 9 | at Vikings | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 6 | Oct. 13 | vs. Commanders (Thursday) | 8:20 p.m. ET | Amazon Prime |
| 7 | Oct. 24 | at Patriots (Monday) | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| 8 | Oct. 30 | at Cowboys | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 9 | Nov. 6 | vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 10 | Nov. 13 | vs. Lions | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 11 | Nov. 20 | at Falcons | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 12 | Nov. 27 | at Jets | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 13 | Dec. 4 | vs. Packers | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 14 | BYE | |||
| 15 | Dec. 18 | vs. Eagles | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 16 | Dec. 24 | vs. Bills (Saturday) | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 17 | Jan. 1 | at Lions | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 18 | Jan. 7 OR Jan. 8 | vs. Vikings | TBD | TBD |
Houston Texans schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept. 11 | vs. Colts | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 2 | Sept. 18 | at Broncos | 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 3 | Sept. 25 | at Bears | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 4 | Oct. 2 | vs. Chargers | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 5 | Oct. 9 | at Jaguars | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 6 | BYE | |||
| 7 | Oct. 23 | at Raiders | 4:05 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 8 | Oct. 30 | vs. Titans | 4:05 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 9 | Nov. 3 | vs. Eagles (Thursday) | 8:15 p.m. ET | Amazon Prime Video |
| 10 | Nov. 13 | at Giants | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 11 | Nov. 20 | vs. Commanders | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 12 | Nov. 27 | at Dolphins | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 13 | Dec. 4 | vs. Browns | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 14 | Dec. 11 | at Cowboys | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 15 | Dec. 18 | vs. Chiefs | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 16 | Dec. 24 | at Titans (Saturday) | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 17 | Jan. 1 | vs. Jaguars | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 18 | Jan. 7/8 | at Colts | TBD | TBD |