Chicago Bears’ Week 1 Report Card

Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) attempts a pass during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) attempts a pass during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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Special Teams

Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) runs past Chicago Bears cornerback Jacoby Glenn (39) during the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) runs past Chicago Bears cornerback Jacoby Glenn (39) during the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Sherrick McManis partially blocked a field goal attempt, but the ball managed to get over the crossbar anyway. Royal did put the Bears in good field position with a 31-yard punt return. Connor Barth had no field goal attempts, but did connect on his two extra point attempts. Kick returner Deonte Thompson’s longest return was 26 yards, but should have opted to kneel the ball in the end zone once or twice. Rookie Deandre Houston-Carson was flagged for a block-in-the-back penalty on a kickoff return.

Grade: C

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