Chicago Bears Five Most-Crucial Games of 2016

Oct 4, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman (91) celebrates with Chicago Bears defensive end Jarvis Jenkins (96), Chicago Bears outside linebacker Pernell McPhee (92) and Chicago Bears linebacker Lamarr Houston (99) after he sacked Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) in the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports /

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Bears at Texans: Week 1 (September 11)

Dec 27, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) on the sideline during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Houston won 34-6. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /

For the first time since 2009, the Bears will start the regular season on the road. This could be a huge test for the Bears’ offense. Houston’s defense in 2015 was third overall in the NFL, while ranking third against the pass and 10^th in stopping the run. The performance of Chicago’s offensive line could be the difference-maker in this contest. The Texans recorded 45 sacks in 2015 (fifth-most in the league). The Bears’ new-look offensive front will have to find their chemistry quickly in order to stop Houston’s pass rush. Hopefully, for their sake, All-Pro defensive end J.J. Watt will still be sidelined recovering from back surgery.

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