Canton, Ohio storms cut Hall of Fame Game short between Houston Texans, Chicago Bears
The Houston Texans’ stars did not play Thursday in the NFL’s first game since the Super Bowl, 172 days ago, but the Hall of Fame game established the type of battle to come in the preseason for the AFC South champion.
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ABC13 televised NFL on ESPN where Houston played its first preseason game against the Chicago Bears; Even though, C. J. Stroud and Stefon Diggs didn’t get a playing chance but the Texans team was presented. A storm halted and subsequently cancelled the match at 3 minutes to the third quarter.
Thus, the game was called and Houston lost to the Bears with the score 21-17.
Davis Mills and Case Keenum tossed touchdowns and Xavier Hutchinson introduced Texans supporters to another double-edged weapon candidate in Houston’s premier wide receiver cadre. On the part of receiving, Hutchinson made five receptions with cumulative yardage earlier reported as 56.
Players spent most of the on-field discussions on the new kickoff rules, in which there were two penalties for players from the kicking side to start premature celebrations. If they’ve never used it before it will take a little while to adjust themselves. ”
Hence, what actions do the Texans need to take now? An enshrinement, of course. Here is what ABC13 is looking at.
When will the Pro Football Hall of Fame admit Andre Johnson? Who is attending with him?
Johnson, a seven-time Pro Bowler, two-time All-Pro wide receiver was eventually given the Scoring title several days prior to Super Bowl LVIII.
Quarterback Peyton Manning will also make it to the list to give the Hall of Fame, Bears greats Devin Hester, Steve McMichael and Julius Peppers; Colts great Dwight Freeney; 49ers star Patrick Willis; and Randy Gradisher.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 enshrinement starts at noon CT on ESPN and NFL Network.
Johnson is the initial home grown Houston Texans player to earn a selection to the Hall of fame, the Miami Hurricanes grad.
The next step of the Texans?
Unfortunately for the competition, the team going to remain in Ohio for a little while longer.
The Texans next play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday, August the ninth and that game will be seen on ABC thirteen at six p. m. , central time.
The team added the it will conduct practices outside the Bayou City following the Hall of Fame Game but before the next preseason game.
The team adds that the camp inconveniently scheduled for Aug. 5-7 will be held in Huntington Valley, Ohio near Cleveland.
Their pre-season schedule will see the Texans playing with New York Giants on 17 August and Los Angeles Rams on 24 August. Again, both games start at noon CT and the broadcast is on ABC13.
Isn’t this going to be the first time Texans will be facing Bears this season?
For those who are insistent on this SCAB team and Laker team showdown you should mark the date on your calendar which is Sunday, Sept. 15.
Yes, the Texans will play against the Bears second time in a month and a half in W2 that is to take place at the NRG Stadium. The game will yet again be aired in the national primetime at 7:20 p. m and CT.