The Chicago Bears defense is on track for quite a rebound game against the Houston Texans following back-to-back disappointing outings.
After allowing the Texans to march down the field and score a touchdown, the defense answered in impressive fashion. Outside linebacker Khalil Mack has been a force this afternoon, and he recorded his first sack since Nov. 1, which just happened to be in the end zone for a safety.
But before Mack’s heroics, it was defensive tackle Bilal Nichols that sacked Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson for a loss of 10 yards, which put Houston back on its own 9-yard line. It was Nichols’ fourth sack of the season.
Put some RESPECT on @BNichols98's name!
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Then it was Mack coming up big with a sack of his own on Watson, which came in the end zone for a safety that put the Bears up 16-7 in the second quarter.
.@FiftyDeuce out here on neighborhood watch! SAFETY!
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— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) December 13, 2020
In the first half, Mack has recorded a sack, a safety, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a pass deflection.
The Bears lead the Texans 23-7 in the second quarter.
