HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Dan Buenning #72 of the Chicago Bears waits on the sidelines against the Houston Texans during the second half at the Reliant Stadium December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The Bears lost 31-24 and failed to make the playoffs. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Andre Johnson #80 of the Houston Texans makes a catch for a touchdown over Charles Tillman #33 of the Chicago Bears for a 14-10 lead during the first half at the Reliant Stadium December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Alex Brown #96 of the Chicago Bears reacts to a video ruling negating a fumble recovery with his teammates during the second half against the Houston Texans at the Reliant Stadium December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The Bears lost 31-24, failing to make the playoffs. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Andre Johnson #80 of the Houston Texans makes a catch for a touchdown in front of Charles Tillman #33 of the Chicago Bears for a 14-10 lead during the first half at the Reliant Stadium December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Brandon Lloyd #80 of the Chicago Bears makes a catch for a touchdown in front of Dunta Robinson #23 and Eugene Wilson #26 of the Houston Texans during the first half at the Reliant Stadium December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans celebrates his touchdown pass with Andre Johnson #80 against the Chicago Bears during the first half at the Reliant Stadium December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Andre Johnson #80 of the Houston Texans runs in for a touchdown after his catch as he is tackled by Danieal Manning #38 and Charles Tillman #33 of the Chicago Bears to trail 7-10 during the first half at the Reliant Stadium December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Tommie Harris #91 and Adewale Ogunleye #93 of the Chicago Bears watch play from the bench in the final minutes of a 31-24 loss to the Houston Texans at the Reliant Stadium December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The Bears failed to make the playoffs. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Head coach Gary Kubiak of the Houston Texans reacts after a video review ruling in his favour against the Chicago Bears during the second half at the Reliant Stadium December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The Texans won 31-24. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Chicago Bears waits on the sidelines during a 31-24 loss to the Houston Texans ending any playoff hopes during the second half at the Reliant Stadium December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans smiles after a touchdown score against the Chicago Bears during the second half at the Reliant Stadium December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The Texans won 31-24. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans reacts to quiet the crowd during a touchdown drive against the Chicago Bears during the second half at the Reliant Stadium December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The Texans won 31-24. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Steve Slaton #20 of the Houston Texans is tackled short of the goal line by Danieal Manning #38 of the Chicago Bears during the second half at the Reliant Stadium December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The Texans won 31-24. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Steve Slaton #20 of the the Houston Texans celebrates his touchdown for a 31-17 lead with teammates Duane Brown #76 and Vonta Leach #44 against the Chicago Bears during the second half at the Reliant Stadium December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The Texans won 31-24. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Kyle Orton #18 of the Chicago Bears passes against the Houston Texans during the second half at the Reliant Stadium December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The Bears lost 31-24 and failed to make the playoffs. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Kyle Orton #18 of the Chicago Bears reacts looks up at the clock during the game against the Houston Texans during the second half at the Reliant Stadium December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The Bears lost 31-24 and failed to make the playoffs. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Kyle Orton #18 of the Chicago Bears reacts to a stop short of a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half at the Reliant Stadium December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The Bears lost 31-24 and failed to make the playoffs. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Adrian Peterson #29 of the Chicago Bears reacts on the bench after a Houston Texans touchdown for a 31-17 lead during the second half at the Reliant Stadium December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The Bears lost 31-24 and failed to make the playoffs. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Devin Hester #23 of the Chicago Bears makes a catch against the Houston Texans during the first half at the Reliant Stadium on December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The Texans won 31-24. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Matt Forte #22 of the Chicago Bears is hit by DeMeco Ryans of the Houston Texans during the first half at the Reliant Stadium on December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The Texans won 31-24. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Devin Hester #23 of the Chicago Bears runs after a catch against Jacques Reeves #35 of the Houston Texans during the second half at the Reliant Stadium on December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The Texans won 31-24. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Ryan Moats #21 of the Houston Texans scores a touhdown to take a 24-17 lead in front of Nick Roach #53 and Danieal Manning #38 of the Chicago Bears during the second half at the Reliant Stadium on December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The Texans won 31-24. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Greg Olsen #82 of the Chicago Bears makes a catch for a touchdown in front of Brandon Harrison #31 of the Houston Texans during the second half at the Reliant Stadium on December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The Texans won 31-24. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 28: Brandon Lloyd #80 of the Chicago Bears celebrates his touchdown with Greg Olsen #82 againt the Houston Texans during the first half at the Reliant Stadium on December 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)