The Denver Broncos head into a Week 9 matchup with the Houston Texans tied for the longest win streak in the NFL and on the heels of a Texas-sized smackdown of the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8.

Down in Dove Valley, newly minted Broncos left guard Alex Palczewski’s locker sits directly across from Garett Bolles. And for a 26-year-old who profiles as a tackle and says his last time playing on the left side of the O-line was the “Obama administration,” there may not be a better mentor in the NFL than the 33-year-old Bolles.

Aug 23, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton talks to Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) before a game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images / Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

The Texans expect two wideouts to return vs. the Broncos as Nico Collins is out of concussion protocol and Christian Kirk has recovered from a hamstring injury.

The Houston Texans are allowing the fewest points and yards in the NFL as they prepare for Sunday's visit from Denver.

Fresh off a rout of the Dallas Cowboys and sitting atop the AFC West, the Denver Broncos (6-2) travel to Houston to take on a Texans team (3-4) that is starting to feel a little bit better about themselves and their postseason hopes following a convincing win over San Francisco.

Denver Broncos fans will recognize a familiar face on the Houston Texans' special teams units this weekend. After starring on special teams with the Broncos from 2023-2024, corner

The Colts have the NFL's leading offense. The Steelers have struggled defensively in recent weeks. Here are Week 9 predictions, odds.