Which Chicago Bears players were winners from their Week 3 win vs. Texans?

The Chicago Bears came away with an ugly but much-needed win at home against the Houston Texans in Week 3. The defense was able to keep the Houston Texans from taking the lead late in the fourth quarter after a huge tip drill interception from Roquan Smith. It was not pretty, but in the end, the Bears are now 2-1, with special thanks to these standout players.

The Chicago Bears needed to win on the backs of some exceptional performances by a few players

Player One: Khalil Herbert

The next-man-up mentality was in full effect today as Khalil Herbert rose up to the occasion after David Montgomery went down with a knee injury early in the game. While Montgomery was fantastic last week and was primed for another big game this week, Herbert reminded us why the running back room is probably the deepest position on the team.

Herbert finished the game with 117 yards on 20 carries to go along with two catches four twelve yards. He also found the endzone twice on the ground in this one, accounting for the only Bears touchdowns on the day. He even busted out a 52-yard run to start the first offensive drive in the second half.

Herbert has done nothing but excel in every role he has played throughout his career. Last year as a rookie we saw him step up and play very well during Montgomery’s injury recovery, and now this year as the backup and the emergency starter he has continued to impress. With Montgomery in a contract year, Khalil Herbert is making the decision to resign him harder than most thought it would be.

Running backs coach David Walker should be very proud of Herbert, and Treston Ebner too who stepped up into the backup/change of pace role. Herbert did exactly what a coach could hope for after adversity.