Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould warms up before the game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, November 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bears Devin Hester greets Houston Texans Danieal Manning (38) before the game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, November 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

American Flags are wind blown at Soldier Field prior to the Chicago Bears-Houston Texans game Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Kalli Jacobson's veil is windblown as she and Jay Gottfred are married in a ceremony presided by Jay's sister Jill Gottfred in the Soldier Field parking lot prior to the Chicago Bears-Houston Texans game Sunday November 11, 2012 at Soldier Field in Chicago. Their first date was at a Bears game. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler warms up before the game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, November 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester dries his hands during rainy pregame warms up at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, November 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bears cornerback D.J. Moore warms up before the game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, November 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

A large American flag is on the field as the National Anthem is performed before the Chicago Bears-Houston Texans game Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

The Bears take the field before the Chicago Bears-Houston Texans game Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

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 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

Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman breaks up a pass to Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson 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

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

DEFENSIVE LINE: B+ Kept the Texans’ offense in check most of the game, despite losing Shea McClellin (concussion) early in the first quarter. Julius Peppers and Henry Melton shared the lone sack.

COACHING: C The defense came ready to play, but the offense was a disappointment from the start, with 3 turnovers in the first quarter. The offense-defense imbalance is edging closer to a critical point.

U.S. Military servicemen carry out a flag before the game 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

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 Charles Tillman breaks up a pass to Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson 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

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 defensive end Corey Wootton hits Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub before a throw during the first quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, November 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bears running back Michael Bush shakes off Houston Texans Danieal Manning during the first quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, November 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Bears running back Matt Forte is flipped over on a stop by Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph in the second quarter of the Chicago Bears-Houston Texans game Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

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

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 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

Bears receiver Brandon Marshall gets his fingertips on the ball before it fell incomplete in the endzone in the first quarter of the Chicago Bears-Houston Texans game Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Texans running back Arian Foster gets by on-rushing Bears linebacker Nick Roach on the second quarter run during the Chicago Bears-Houston Texans game Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Texans running back Arian Foster celebrates after scoring 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 receiver Brandon Marshall catches a pass in front of Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph 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

Bears receiver Brandon Marshall trips up Texans strong safety Danieal Manning after Manning's first quarter interception during the Chicago Bears-Houston Texans game Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is brought down by Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson after a run in the second quarter of the Chicago Bears-Houston Texans game Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler leaves the playing field after throwing an interception late in the first half of the Chicago Bears-Houston Texans game Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler on the bench after throwing an interception late in the first half of the Chicago Bears-Houston Texans game Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler on the bench after throwing an interception late in the first half 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

RECEIVERS: B Brandon Marshall (8-107) was a one-man show — but he couldn’t do it by himself against a quality team such as the Texans. Devin Hester danced his way out of a first down. Alshon Jeffery can’t come back soon enough.

Chicago Bears Julius Peppers (90) and Henry Melton (69) sack Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, November 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

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

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler on the bench after throwing an interception late in the first half of the Chicago Bears-Houston Texans game Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

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 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 Jason Campbell throws during the fourth 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 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

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

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is brought down by Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson after a run in the second quarter of the Chicago Bears-Houston Texans game Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears end Corey Wootton is called for a facemask penalty as he grabs Texans running back Arian Foster on a run in the fourth quarter of the Chicago Bears 13-6 loss to the Houston Texans Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears end Corey Wootton is called for a facemask penalty as he grabs Texans running back Arian Foster on a run in the fourth quarter of the Chicago Bears 13-6 loss to the Houston Texans Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

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 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

Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher brings down Texans receiver Garrett Graham after a catch in the fourth quarter of the Chicago Bears 13-6 loss to the Houston Texans Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Kevin Walter caught 41 balls for Houston this season, but this was not one of them. | AP

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler waits for a call from the sidelines late in the second quarter of the Chicago Bears 13-6 loss to the Houston Texans Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears defense of Julius Peppers (L) and Israel Idonije talk on the sidelines as time runs out of the Chicago Bears 13-6 loss to the Houston Texans Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears running back Matt Forte (L) and cornerback Charles Tillman talk as they leave the field following the Chicago Bears 13-6 loss to the Houston Texans Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears linebacker Lance Briggs leaves the field following the Chicago Bears 13-6 loss to the Houston Texans Sunday November 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times