The NFL’s exhibition opener was stopped with 3:31 left in the third quarter and was called off after a 36-minute delay.
‘That’s what we live for’: Medina Lake community hopeful with recent rain, but still looking for more to comeHouston Texans running back Dare Ogunbowale runs for a first down during the first half of an NFL exhibition Hall of Fame football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Canton, Ohio. – While Caleb Williams, C.J. Stroud and other starters from both teams watched from the sideline, the NFL ’s new kickoffs didn’t provide any excitement.
Rypien finished 11 of 15 for 166 yards with TD passes of 20 and 9 yards to Johnson and 22 yards to Tommy Sweeney. Rypien, who was 2-2 as a starter in four seasons with the Broncos and Rams, entered camp as the third-string QB. Veteran Case Keenum threw a 4-yard TD pass to Cam Akers to give the Texans a 17-7 lead late in the second half.
Houston’s Steven Sims fielded Cairo Santos’ opening kickoff at the 5 and ran 21 yards before he was tackled at the 26. After the Texans scored, Chicago’s Tyler Scott caught Ka’imi Fairbairn’s kickoff at the 7 and returned it 19 yards to the 26.Scott fielded the third kickoff one yard deep in the end zone and chose to return it instead of taking a touchback. He was tackled at the 20.
The Bears are hoping to make a similar leap from 7-10 to the playoffs after selecting Williams first, adding wide receiver Rome Odunze with the ninth pick and revamping the roster in free agency.Akers showed quickness on a 14-yard catch that preceded his TD reception. He also ran for 13 yards on five carries. Akers is attempting to comeback with the Texans after his season ended early last season after he tore his Achilles tendon for the second time in three years.
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