Bears vs. Texans Prop Bets and Predictions: Joe Mixon to Continue to Thrive

• The Houston Texans survived a thriller against the Indianapolis Colts in their season opener

• Joe Mixon ran for 159 yards and one touchdown in his first game with the Texans

• Caleb Williams struggled in his debut as he threw for only 93 yards against the Tennessee Titans

In his first game with the Houston Texans, Joe Mixon ran wild against the Indianapolis Colts as he finished his debut with 159 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. As for Caleb Williams, the Rookie of the Year betting favorite severely underwhelmed as Williams struggled to get the pass game going against the Tennessee Titans by throwing for just a total of 93 yards. With the Bears' second level stretched out against the Texans receivers, expect Joe Mixon to thrive again for the second week in a row.

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Bears vs. Texans Predictions

• My Pick: Texans / 49ers Moneyline Parlay (-120) at BetMGM

Even with Caleb Williams severely underwhelming in his debut, the Bears still managed to beat the Titans 24-17. They needed a blocked punt for a touchdown and a pick six to pull it off, a level of play that will be unsustainable in the future. With the Houston Texans fielding a far more potent offense than the lowly Titans, the Bears will not get the same benefit they had in week one. Still, the uncertainty that looms over Williams makes the spread a pass as you are better off tying in their moneyline into a parlay with the San Francisco 49ers.

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Bears vs. Texans Best Prop Bets

With Chicago’s secondary having to deal with Houston’s elite group of pass catchers, expect Joe Mixon to run wild in the open field against a thinned-out Bears back end.

Joe Mixon Over 66.5 Rushing Yards (-115) at BetMGM Sportsbook

After gashing the Colts' front seven to the tune of 159 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown, Joe Mixon may find himself in a position to continue to succeed as his pass catchers stretch the Bears' second level of their defense thin. Jaylon Johnson can’t guard everyone himself as one of the league’s best corners, and the rest of the Bears' back end will have their hands full slowing down the trio of Nico Collins, Stefon Diggs, and Tank Dell.

With plenty of room to work with, Mixon will be given opportunities to churn out extra yards with each carry. Limiting rush production in the trenches was an issue for the Bears' front seven in their season opener against the Titans as Tony Pollard averaged over five yards per carry. Factor in the Texans being a sizable favorite, and Joe Mixon may benefit from extra carries to help clear the over in a late-game script as well.

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Joe Mixon Anytime Touchdown (-133) at Caesars Sportsbook

Piggybacking off the previously mentioned prop, Joe Mixon may receive a higher usage rate when in the red zone should the Bears' second level of their defense remain stretched out thin. This also allows for the possibility of Mixon receiving a dump-off pass for a touchdown when Stroud is under pressure. Mixon may find himself in the same position as Christian McCaffrey last season, making him an autoplay at a discount until oddsmakers list him at too high of a price.

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CJ Stroud Under 35.5 Pass Attempts (-110) at BetMGM

With Joe Mixon carrying the brunt of the Texans offensive production, CJ Stroud may find himself taking a back seat by going under on his pass attempts prop for the second week in a row. Taking the under is not fading Stroud per se as it’s more so banking on the Texans' ground attack finding success against another stretched-out defense.

With the Texans also being listed as a sizable favorite, that may call for a heavier dose of the run late in the game as the Texans try to run out the clock. With each carry, Stroud loses on a pass attempt which plays towards the under. Factor in Williams potentially rounding back into form to sustain some drives down the field, and the Texans may find themselves with less possessions for Stroud to burn this as well.

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How to Watch Bears vs. Texans

• What: Bears vs. Texans Week 2

• When: Sunday, September 15 at 8:20 p.m. EST

• Where: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

• How to Watch: NBC

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