As the Chicago Bears head into a pivotal Week 2 matchup against the Houston Texans, the team waited to make calls on two of quarterback Caleb Williams' targets. Receivers Rome Odunze (knee) and Keenan Allen (heel) were game-time decisions for the road matchup against the Texans, but now the team has announced that Odunze is active and Allen is out.

After an uneven offensive performance during Week 1's 24-17 win over the Tennessee Titans, not having Allen definitely hurts Williams and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, but Odunze being able to go is a major benefit. It's a long season, so keeping both Allen and Odunze healthy so they can team up with Williams and fellow wideout DJ Moore is paramount. For the Bears to have any chance at winning the NFC North and making a playoff run, their offense must grow and improve together.

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After last week's offensive struggles, it's fair to say that the Bears will miss Allen in Sunday night's contest in Houston. It's a big sigh of relief for both Williams and Waldron that Odunze is able to go, but Allen was a friendly target when Caleb needed one in his debut.

The Bears will need to score probably a few touchdowns to keep up with the Texans, led by quarterback CJ Stroud. The second-year signal caller also has a solid group of receivers fronted by veteran Stefon Diggs. They have the firepower to make this game a shootout, especially if both defenses don't play up to their respective levels. The sheer number of weapons on both sides (each team has solid starters at running back and along the offensive line) will make the game a tough one for both defensive coordinators.

With Odunze still ready to go Sunday night, don't be surprised if both teams put on their share of fireworks. Offensive shootouts are always more fun to watch, and NFL fans and analysts alike might get one at NRG Field in the penultimate matchup of Week 2.