Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler takes a hit from Houston Texans Tim Dobbins during the second quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, November 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bears running back Michael Bush fumbles while taking a hit from the Houston Texans Glover Quin during the first quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, November 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester is taken down by the Houston Texans Quintin Demps during the first quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, November 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler takes a hit from the Houston Texans J.J. Watt during the first quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, November 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler pushes forward during the first quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, November 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

DEFENSIVE BACKS: A- Tim Jennings continued his Pro Bowl season with two interceptions that gave the offense a chance. Charles Tillman kept Andre Johnson in check — his long play was 11 yards.

Chicago Bears cornerback Kelvin Hayden (24) takes down Houston Texans wide receiver Kevin Walter during a game Sunday. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

RUNNING BACKS: C- Matt Forte (16-39) couldn’t spark the offense on his own. Michael Bush killed momentum with a fumble on an 11-yard run. Again, they contributed nothing in the passing game.

Bears running back Michael Bush fumbles the ball in the first quarter of the Chicago Bears-Houston Texans game Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler slides to a stop and a first down in the second quarter of the Chicago Bears-Houston Texans game Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

LINEBACKERS: B Kind of a hit-and-miss night for Brian Urlacher & Co. — negative plays and missed tackles. They helped keep the Bears in it but couldn’t come up with what they needed most — a takeaway.

Bears running back Matt Forte gets some positive yardage in the second quarter of the Chicago Bears-Houston Texans game Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears running back Michael Bush fumbles the ball in the first quarter of the Chicago Bears-Houston Texans game Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears cornerback Tim Jennings runs with the ball after a first quarter interception of the Chicago Bears-Houston Texans game Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler takes a hit from the Houston Texans J.J. Watt during the first quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, November 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bears quarterback Jason Campbell throws during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, November 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

OFFENSIVE LINE: C Unfortunately, this was an average effort, not a good sign in the second half of the season. Not their fault Cutler took the big hit that eventually knocked him out. Chilo Rachal was called for two penalties.

Chicago Bears Julius Peppers tackles Houston Texans Arian Foster during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, November 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bears tight end Kellen Davis misses a catch next to Houston Texans Danieal Manning during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, November 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws a pass during the second quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, November 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

QUARTERBACK: D The Bears need Jay Cutler (7-for-14, 40 yards, 0 TDs, 2 INTs) to be as good at the start as he is at the finish. On short notice, Jason Campbell (11-of-19, 94, 0-0) still needs to be better than he was.

SPECIAL TEAMS: C  Robbie Gould kicked FGs of 51 and 24 yards but hit the left upright on a 48-yarder in the fourth quarter. Hester had a 24-yard punt return, but the Bears needed the big play.

Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman breaks up a pass to Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson during the second quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, November 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler runs forward on a keeper during the second quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, November 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher takes down Houston Texans Arian Foster during the second quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, November 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings pushes forward during the first quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, November 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media