The Bears and Texans will serve as an appetite to give NFL fans their early season fix despite it only being the first game of preseason NFL action.
The Bears are in the midst of a rebuild thanks to a productive draft class, which included No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams from USC (who will not play Thursday night) and a boatload of talent alongside him. The Bears managed to retain Matt Eberflus while building a foundation for future success by extending star wideout D.J. Moore.
Chicago has not sniffed a Super Bowl appearance since the 2006-07 season, last winning a Super Bowl to cap off the 1985-86 season, their only Lombardi Trophy in franchise history.
Meanwhile, the Texans are inching closer to success as they seek their first Super Bowl in franchise history and rely on second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud to get them there.
LISTEN: Bears vs. Texans live on SiriusXM
Given that it is only preseason, expect to see many rookies get playing time, especially considering roster cuts come at a regular level as all 32 teams strive to reach the 53-man active limit.
Bears vs. Texans radio station 2024
Listen to Bears vs. Texans and every game of the 2024 NFL season live on SiriusXM. The Bears radio broadcast will be featured on channel 225, while the Texans feed can be heard on channel 226.
As for a national broadcast, the game will also be featured on SiriusXM NFL Radio (channel 88).
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NFL schedule 2024
Check out the 272-game slate below. Week 1 kicks off with the Chiefs vs. Ravens on Sept. 5 on NBC from Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Chiefs are attempting to become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive titles.