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Chicago Bears vs. Houston Texans: Who Has the Advantage?

By Clyde A. Speller

Dec 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) practices before the game against the Washington Redskins at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) practices before the game against the Washington Redskins at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Texans’ Run Offense vs. Bears’ Run Defense

Aug 27, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) is tackled by Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) during the first half of the preseason game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 27, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) is tackled by Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) during the first half of the preseason game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /

Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman is coming off a solid rookie campaign, and looks to be ready to build on that momentum in 2016. The additions of defensive end Akiem Hicks and inside linebackers Danny Trevathan and Jerrell Freeman should greatly improve Chicago’s run defense that was ranked 22nd in the NFL last season. Texans running back Lamar Miller had productive seasons in Miami in 2014 and 2015, and could appear as a threat, but Chicago’s revamped front seven should be good enough to stop Houston’s ground attack.

Advantage: Bears

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