Top 5, Bottom 5 Chicago Bears Performances vs Houston Texans According to Pro Football Focus

Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) throws for a touchdown during the second 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) throws for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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5. Lamarr Houston, OLB, 46.0

Dec 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Lamarr Houston (99) and outside linebacker Willie Young (97) celebrate after they defensive play against Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Lamarr Houston (99) and outside linebacker Willie Young (97) celebrate after they defensive play against Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

It wasn’t that Lamarr Houston was horrible, he just wasn’t good at anything in particular. He split time with Willie Young at the one edge linebacker and was just relatively quiet. He only hit Brock Osweiler once, recorded no sacks, and only had two solo tackles.

The biggest issue with the Bears defense against Houston was the lack of a pass rush and you can see how Houston’s lack of production would directly affect that. Leonard Floyd was a surprise start and showed some ability, but the Bears are going to need better production out of Houston while Pernell McPhee is out.

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