The Bears took an early 7-0 lead on the game’s opening possession as quarterback Tyson Bagent raced around right end for a 5-yard touchdown. The TD run capped a 7-play, 73-yard drive that was highlighted by Bagent’s 44-yard pass to receiver Nsimba Webster. Bagent sprinted to his left and threw downfield to a wide-open Webster.
The Bears defense followed by stuffing back-to-back running plays, forcing the Chiefs to turn the ball over on downs. On third-and-1 from the Chicago 43, linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga and nickel back Reddy Steward teamed up to stop running back Deneric Prince for no gain. Then on fourth-and-1, safety Tarvarius Moore rocketed up field and dropped Prince for a three-yard loss.
The Chiefs later had a chance to get on the board, but kicker Harrison Butker missed a 59-yard field goal attempt wide right.
Bagent exited the game after two possessions, having completed 3 of 6 passes for 57 yards and an 83.3 passer rating, though one of his incompletions was a drop.
The Bears increased their lead to 10-0 on Cairo Santos’ 32-yard field goal early in the second quarter. The kick was set up by a pair of Brett Rypien 17-yard completions to Webster and receiver Tyler Scott.
After the Bears defense stopped the Chiefs, Matt Araiza’s punt from the 50 bounced off the back of return specialist DeAndre Carter’s leg and Kansas City’s Jaden Hicks recovered it at the Chicago 9. Carter was shoved back into the ball by a Chiefs player.
Two plays later, Steward stepped in front of tight end Jared Wiley and intercepted a Chris Oladokun pass at the goal line, returning it 11 yards.
The Chiefs cut the deficit to 10-7 on fullback Carson Steele’s 1-yard touchdown run midway through the second period. On the previous play, Steele broke three tackles on a 31-yard run that was initially ruled a TD, but the ball was placed at the 1 after a replay review showed he was tackled out of bounds short of the end zone.
The Bears then scored 10 points in a :21 span in the final minute of the second quarter to take a 20-7 halftime lead. First, Rypien’s 37-yard completion to Scott down the left sideline set up Santos’ 37-yard field goal with :43 remaining.
“We were expecting a lot of man coverage and so [I was] pressed up on that particular route,” said Scott, who led the Bears with six catches for 99 yards. “I had a go [route]. I knew ‘Ryp’ was going to throw it to me, so just get open and [I] got an opportunity.”
Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game against the Houston Texans at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 01, 2024 in Canton, Ohio.
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The Chicago Bears face the Buffalo Bills today in an NFL preseason showdown. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus has yet to confirm if 2024 NFL Draft No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams will start against the Bills.
Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills game, even if you don’t have cable.
How and when to watch the Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills game
The Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills game will be played on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT). The NFL preseason game will air on NFL Network, and stream on Sling TV and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills game without cable
While many cable packages include NFL Network, it’s easy to watch the game if NFL Network isn’t included in your cable TV subscription, or if you don’t have cable at all. Your best options for watching are below. (Streaming options will require an internet provider.)
Sling TV is the most cost-effective way to stream the Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills game
If you don’t have cable TV that includes NFL Network, one of the most cost-effective ways to watch tonight’s game, and all the major sporting events happening this fall, is through a subscription to Sling TV. To watch the NFL Network on Sling TV, you’ll need a subscription to the Orange tier or the Blue tier. We suggest leveling up your coverage to get more NFL games this fall with the Orange + Blue tier.
That Orange + Blue plan normally costs $60 per month, but the streamer currently offers a half-off promotion for your first month, so you’ll pay just $30. For the least expensive Olympic-watching option, the Blue plan includes the channels NBC, USA and E!, starting at $45 per month ($22.50 for your first month).
The streamer also offers big savings on four months of the Orange + Blue tier plus the Sports Extra plan when you prepay for the Sling TV Season Pass. The Sports Extra plan includes Golf Channel and Big Ten Network, among others. Prepay for four months of the Sling TV Season Pass and spend $219, reduced from $300.
Because Sling TV does not carry CBS, Sling subscribers will want to add Paramount+ to their bundle.
Top features of Sling TV Orange + Blue plan:
Sling TV is our top choice for streaming major sporting events like NASCAR.
There are 46 channels to watch in total, including local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available).
You get access to most local NFL games and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price.
All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
You can add Golf Channel, NBA TV, NHL Network, NFL RedZone, MLB Network, Tennis Channel and more sports-oriented channels (19 in total) via Sling TV’s Sports Extras add-on.
Watch the Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills game free with FuboTV
You can watch every NFL game airing on TV, including tonight’s game, on FuboTV. FuboTV is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to almost every NFL game of the season. Packages include CBS, Fox Sunday NFC games via “NFL on Fox”, NBC (Sunday Night Football), ESPN (Monday Night Football), NFL Network and more, so you’ll be able to watch more than just today’s games, all without a cable subscription.
To watch the NFL without cable, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. In addition to NFL football, FuboTV offers MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games.
Top features of FuboTV Pro Tier:
There are no contracts with FuboTV — you can cancel at any time.
The Pro tier includes over 180 channels, including NFL Network. (You’ll need to upgrade to Ultimate for NFL RedZone.)
FuboTV includes all the channels you’ll need to watch college and pro football, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
All tiers come with 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
Stream on your TV, phone, tablet and other devices.
Watch the Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills game free on Hulu + Live TV
You can watch the NFL, including the NFL Network, with Hulu + Live TV. The bundle features access to 90 channels, including both Fox and FS1. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every game on every network with Hulu + Live TV, plus catch live NFL preseason games, exclusive live regular season games, popular studio shows (including NFL Total Access and the Emmy-nominated show Good Morning Football) and lots more.
Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month after a three-day free trial.
Watch the Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills game live on your phone with NFL+
If you want to catch tonight’s game live on your phone, check out NFL+. The premium streaming service, starting at $40 per year (or $7 per month), offers access to NFL Network. And yes, that includes games being broadcast out-of-market. To boost your NFL experience even further, you can upgrade to NFL+ Premium with NFL RedZone and watch up to eight NFL games simultaneously.
Top features of NFL+:
You get access to all NFL preseason games, including those that are out of market.
NFL+ lets you watch stream local and primetime regular season games on your phone or tablet, but not your TV.
Includes the NFL Network (and NFL RedZone with NFL+ Premium), so it’s a good option for those who are looking to stream football on the go.
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Johnson may have only appeared open to Rypien when the quarterback lofted a pass down the right sideline to the 6-foot-6 receiver late in the first half. Johnson soared over the 6-foot Ford and plucked the ball out of the air. It was similar to a go-route the two had connected on in practice a few days ago that stoked their chemistry.
“It was one pass, one catch, but it was a big-time play for us,” Johnson said. “It was a go ball and he put it back shoulder right on the money, where a big receiver like me likes it. So I told him that’s the perfect ball for me.”
“We connected kind of the same way [in practice],” Rypien said. “It was another down-the-field, just-give-him-a-chance 50/50 type of ball. Even one of those gives you a lot of confidence in a guy that he’s going to go up and make a play. So anytime I saw an opportunity when they were playing man coverage tonight, I was trying to take advantage of that.”
The Texans scored on their first two possessions of the game, taking a 10-0 lead on Davis Mills’ 9-yard touchdown pass to tight end Teagan Quitoriano and Ka’imi Fairbairn’s 33-yard field goal. Both scores capped 74-yard drives.
Mills exited following Fairbairn’s kick early in the second quarter after completing 10 of 13 passes for 102 yards with one TD and a 124.5 passer rating.
Bagent started at quarterback for the Bears and played one series, connecting on 2 of 3 passes for 16 yards and a 79.9 passer rating.
Colbert has displayed his ball skills in training camp, registering interceptions in practice on back-to-back days last week. Listed third on the depth chart behind veterans Kevin Byard III and Jonathan Owens, Colbert will attempt to increase his chances of earning a roster spot Thursday night against the Texans.
It’s a familiar situation for Colbert, who has spent time with 10 NFL teams since being selected by the 49ers in the seventh round of the 2017 draft out of Miami. He has appeared in 41 games with 22 starts for the 49ers (2017-18), Dolphins (2019), Giants (2020), Browns (2021), Jets (2021) and Bears (2022) and also spent time with the Seahawks (2019), Chiefs (2020), Patriots (2021) and Titans (2022).
Colbert has registered 109 tackles, eight pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in his career.
The 6-2, 205-pounder originally joined the Bears late in the 2022 season and appeared in two games, playing exclusively on special teams. He then spent part of last year on the practice squad.
Colbert has displayed his ball skills in training camp, registering interceptions in practice on back-to-back days last week. Listed third on the depth chart behind veterans Kevin Byard III and Jonathan Owens, Colbert will attempt to increase his chances of earning a roster spot Thursday night against the Texans.
It’s a familiar situation for Colbert, who has spent time with 10 NFL teams since being selected by the 49ers in the seventh round of the 2017 draft out of Miami. He has appeared in 41 games with 22 starts for the 49ers (2017-18), Dolphins (2019), Giants (2020), Browns (2021), Jets (2021) and Bears (2022) and also spent time with the Seahawks (2019), Chiefs (2020), Patriots (2021) and Titans (2022).
Colbert has registered 109 tackles, eight pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in his career.
The 6-2, 205-pounder originally joined the Bears late in the 2022 season and appeared in two games, playing exclusively on special teams. He then spent part of last year on the practice squad.
Colbert has displayed his ball skills in training camp, registering interceptions in practice on back-to-back days last week. Listed third on the depth chart behind veterans Kevin Byard III and Jonathan Owens, Colbert will attempt to increase his chances of earning a roster spot Thursday night against the Texans.
It’s a familiar situation for Colbert, who has spent time with 10 NFL teams since being selected by the 49ers in the seventh round of the 2017 draft out of Miami. He has appeared in 41 games with 22 starts for the 49ers (2017-18), Dolphins (2019), Giants (2020), Browns (2021), Jets (2021) and Bears (2022) and also spent time with the Seahawks (2019), Chiefs (2020), Patriots (2021) and Titans (2022).
Colbert has registered 109 tackles, eight pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in his career.
The 6-2, 205-pounder originally joined the Bears late in the 2022 season and appeared in two games, playing exclusively on special teams. He then spent part of last year on the practice squad.
Colbert has displayed his ball skills in training camp, registering interceptions in practice on back-to-back days last week. Listed third on the depth chart behind veterans Kevin Byard III and Jonathan Owens, Colbert will attempt to increase his chances of earning a roster spot Thursday night against the Texans.
It’s a familiar situation for Colbert, who has spent time with 10 NFL teams since being selected by the 49ers in the seventh round of the 2017 draft out of Miami. He has appeared in 41 games with 22 starts for the 49ers (2017-18), Dolphins (2019), Giants (2020), Browns (2021), Jets (2021) and Bears (2022) and also spent time with the Seahawks (2019), Chiefs (2020), Patriots (2021) and Titans (2022).
Colbert has registered 109 tackles, eight pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in his career.
The 6-2, 205-pounder originally joined the Bears late in the 2022 season and appeared in two games, playing exclusively on special teams. He then spent part of last year on the practice squad.
Colbert has displayed his ball skills in training camp, registering interceptions in practice on back-to-back days last week. Listed third on the depth chart behind veterans Kevin Byard III and Jonathan Owens, Colbert will attempt to increase his chances of earning a roster spot Thursday night against the Texans.
It’s a familiar situation for Colbert, who has spent time with 10 NFL teams since being selected by the 49ers in the seventh round of the 2017 draft out of Miami. He has appeared in 41 games with 22 starts for the 49ers (2017-18), Dolphins (2019), Giants (2020), Browns (2021), Jets (2021) and Bears (2022) and also spent time with the Seahawks (2019), Chiefs (2020), Patriots (2021) and Titans (2022).
Colbert has registered 109 tackles, eight pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in his career.
The 6-2, 205-pounder originally joined the Bears late in the 2022 season and appeared in two games, playing exclusively on special teams. He then spent part of last year on the practice squad.
C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans takes the field prior to the AFC Wild Card Playoffs against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
Carmen Mandato/Getty Images
Move aside, Paris Olympics: NFL football is back tonight, starting with the 2024 Hall of Fame game. The Chicago Bears face the Houston Texans for the first preseason game of the 2024-25 NFL season. The annual kickoff to the NFL preseason, and the year’s induction ceremony into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Hall of Fame game is a favorite event for fans.
Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the Chicago Bears vs. Houston Texans NFL Hall of Fame game, even if you don’t have cable.
How and when to watch the Chicago Bears vs. Houston Texans NFL Hall of Fame game
The Chicago Bears vs. Houston Texans NFL Hall of Fame game will be played on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). The game will air on ESPN and stream on the platforms listed below.
How to watch the Chicago Bears vs. Houston Texans Hall of Fame game without cable
While most cable packages include ESPN, it’s easy to watch the game if ESPN isn’t included in your cable TV subscription, or if you don’t have cable at all. Your best options for watching are below. (Streaming options will require an internet provider.)
Stream the Bears vs. Texans game on Sling for half price
For streaming all the must-watch college football and NFL games to follow this fall — we like Sling TV. The cable TV replacement option is currently offering half off every pricing tier. For $22.50 (regularly $45), subscribe to your first month of the Sling Blue tier, which includes your local network affiliates. You also get access to E! and USA Network (including 400 hours of Olympics programming on USA in 4K resolution).
We suggest leveling up your coverage to the Sling Orange + Blue tier, which includes your local network affiliates plus ESPN, TNT, TBS and other popular cable channels, all for $30 for your first month of service (regularly $60).
We like that there’s a $11 per month sports add-on plan called Sports Extra and the option to add on Paramount+ if you want to catch even more sporting events this fall.
Top features of Sling TV Orange + Blue plan:
Sling TV is our top choice for streaming major sporting events like Simone Biles at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
There are 46 channels to watch in total, including local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available).
You get access to most local NFL games and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price.
All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
You can add Golf Channel, NBA TV, NHL Network, NFL RedZone, MLB Network, Tennis Channel and more sports-oriented channels (19 in total) via Sling TV’s Sports Extras add-on.
Watch the Bears vs. Texans game free with FuboTV
You can also catch the 2024-25 college football season and the 2024-25 NFL season on Fubo. Fubo is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to network-aired sports like the NASCAR, and almost every NFL game next season. Packages include the live feed of sports and programming airing on CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network and more, so you’ll be able to watch more than just football – all without a cable subscription.
To watch football this season without cable, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. In addition to NFL games you’ll have access to college football, Fubo offers MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games. Fubo’s Pro Tier is priced at $80 per month after your free seven-day trial.
Sports fans will want to consider adding on the $7.99 per month Fubo Extra package, which includes MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, Tennis Channel, SEC Network and more channels. Or upgrade to the Fubo Elite tier and get all the Fubo Extra channels, plus the ability to stream in 4K, for an extra $10 per month.
Top features of Fubo Pro Tier:
There are no contracts with Fubo — you can cancel at any time.
You can watch sporting events up to 72 hours after they air live with Fubo’s lookback feature.
The Pro tier includes over 180 channels, including NFL Network and Golf Channel.
Fubo includes all the channels you’ll need to watch college and pro sports, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
All tiers come with 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
Stream on your TV, phone, and other devices.
Watch the Bears vs. Texans game free on Hulu + Live TV
You can watch the NFL, including the NFL Network, with Hulu + Live TV. The bundle features access to 90 channels, including both Fox and FS1. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every game on every network with Hulu + Live TV, plus catch live NFL preseason games, exclusive live regular season games, popular studio shows (including NFL Total Access and the Emmy-nominated show Good Morning Football) and lots more.
Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month after a three-day free trial.
Watch the Bears vs. Texans game on ESPN+
ESPN+ offers exclusive live sports, original shows, a vast library of on-demand content, including the entire 30 For 30 series and more. Here’s a sampling of what’s available on ESPN+:
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Watch the Bears vs. Texans game on your phone with NFL+
If you want to catch the game on your phone — and all the amazing football ahead this season — check out NFL+. The premium streaming service, starting at $40 per year (or $7 per month), offers access to NFL Network. And yes, that includes games being broadcast out-of-market. To boost your NFL experience even further, you can upgrade to NFL+ Premium with NFL RedZone and watch up to eight NFL games simultaneously. A seven-day, free trial is available.
Top features of NFL+:
You get access to all NFL preseason games, including those that are out of market.
NFL+ lets you watch stream local and primetime regular season games on your phone or tablet, but not your TV.
Includes the NFL Network (and NFL RedZone with NFL+ Premium), so it’s a good option for those who are looking to stream football on the go.
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2024-25 NFL Season: Key Dates
Below are the key dates for the 2024-25 NFL season.
August 1: Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio (Bears vs. Texans) August 8-11: First Preseason Weekend August 15-18: Second Preseason Weekend August 22-25: Third Preseason Weekend August 27: Deadline for roster cuts for all 32 teams down to 53 players November 5: NFL Trade Deadline January 11-13: Wildcard Weekend January 18-19: Divisional Round January 20: College Football Playoff Championship Game January 26: AFC/NFC Championship Games February 2: NFL Pro Bowl February 9: Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans
Where is the Chicago Bears vs. Houston Texans Hall of Fame game being played?
Tonight’s game will be played at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium (Canton, Ohio), adjacent to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
When is the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony?
This year’s NFL Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at noon ET (9 a.m. PT). Fans can watch the ceremony live on ESPN, ESPN+ and NFL Network
Who is being inducted into the Pro Footbal Hall of Fame this year?
The 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class includes Dwight Freeney, Randy Gradishar, Devin Hester, Andre Johnson, Steve McMichael, Julius Peppers and Patrick Willis. Each will be awarded his gold jacket at Saturday’s induction ceremony.
