Backup quarterbacks take precedence when it comes to preseason football, especially in the Hall of Fame Game. There have been 37 and 38 points scored, respectively, during the past two Hall of Fame Games. It's a wrong perception to just automatically assume this game is going Under because it's the first one.

I see this matchup pitting the Texans and Bears going above this very low total.

It's a bonus if CJ Stroud sees any action. But Stroud won't need to because Houston has a pair of veteran, backup quarterbacks - Case Keenum and Davis Mills. Both have starting quarterback experience and have enjoyed big performances during their NFL careers. They are in competition to see which one will be second-string.

The Bears have some urgency to their offense with rookie QB Caleb Williams and a new offensive coordinator, Shane Waldron. Their main backup quarterbacks - Tyson Bagent and Brett Rypien - have starting experience, too. Both of those quarterbacks are mobile.

Chicago is much deeper at the skill positions this season.

Yes, the offenses don't figure to be too intricate. The same, though, holds with the defenses.