Texans vs. Bears Inactives Today: Who is out for NFL Week 2 SNF showdown?

Modified Sep 15, 2024 15:03 GMT

Minnesota Vikings v Chicago Bears - Source: Getty — Minnesota Vikings v Chicago Bears (image credit: getty)

The Houston Texans will welcome the Chicago Bears in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season. The Sunday Night Football game will kick off from NRG Stadium in Houston at 8:20 p.m. ET.

Here's a list of the players who won't play in the Texans-Bears game.

Who is inactive for Houston Texans today?

M.J. Stewart, S
Dalton Keene, TE

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The Texans have ruled out M.J. Stewart (knee) for Sunday's game. The safety did not participate in any practice sessions in the week building up to the game.

Houston will also be without tight end Dalton Keene (knee). He was placed on the injured reserve in August and is expected to miss the entire 2024 season.

Who is inactive for Chicago Bears today?

Chicago Bears FB Khari Blasingame - Source: Getty

Ryan Bates, OL
Khari Blasingame, FB

The Bears placed offensive lineman Ryan Bates (shoulder/elbow) on the injured reserve list on Saturday. Bates will not feature against the Texans in Week 2 and is expected to miss a few weeks due to injury.

Chicago has also ruled out fullback Khari Blasingame (hand/knee) for Sunday's matchup against the Texans. Blasingame was a limited participant in training on Wednesday but did not participate in practice on Thursday and Friday.

NFL 2024 Week 2: How to watch Bears vs. Texans? TV schedule and live stream details

The Chicago Bears vs. Houston Texans Week 2 game will be broadcast live on NBC on Sunday.

Fans can also live stream the Bears-Texans matchup on Fubo or NFL+.

Date: Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024
Live stream: Fubo or NFL+
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
TV: NBC
Venue: NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas

The Bears (1-0) started their season with a remarkable 24-17 comeback win against the Tennessee Titans in Week 1. Meanwhile, the Texans (1-0) recorded a narrow 29-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts in their season opener.

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Edited by Victor Ramon Galvez