The upcoming Chicago game (12-28-08)

[Arky]

For the Texans final game of the season, the early line has the Bears as a 2.5 to 3 point favorite depending on where you check. Chicago has lots to play for - they have to win and get a little help to make the playoffs so they should be up for the game. Expect their best effort.

For the Texans, it will mark a chance to redeem themselves after the "chokin' in Oakton". They can even up their record at 8-8 like last year's record or they can lose and make many unhappy (of course, the "downside" of losing is that they will move up the draft board just a tad).

It's the home closer for the Texans and I look forward to an exciting game. Last year's closer had two exciting TD kickoff returns by Andre Davis and I expect the Texans to come out firing. It will be the last chance for some players and coaches to show they deserve to stick around.