Week 17: Vs. Chicago Bears
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Hoping to end their season on a high note, the Texans closed out their season at home in a Week 17 interconference duel with the Chicago Bears. Houston would trail early in the first quarter as Bears quarterback Kyle Orton completed a 4-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brandon Lloyd, followed by a 37-yard field goal from kicker Robbie Gould. The Texans would respond and take the lead as quarterback Matt Schaub a 43-yard and a 3-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Andre Johnson.
In the third quarter, Houston would add on to their lead as running back Ryan Moats getting a 2-yard touchdown run. Chicago would answer with Orton completing a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Greg Olsen. In the fourth quarter, the Texans would pull away as kicker Kris Brown nailed a 22-yard field goal, followed by rookie running back Steve Slaton's 2-yard touchdown run. The Bears would try to come back as Orton got a 1-yard touchdown run, yet Houston's defense would stiffen for the victory.
With the win, the Texans closed out their season at 8–8.
Read more about this topic: 2008 Houston Texans Season, Regular Season Results
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