In Week 9 of the NFL season, the model is shying away from picking the Broncos (6-2) over the Texans (3-4). Although Denver leads the AFC West and is riding a five-game winning streak, the Broncos are just 2-2 on the road this season.

Harvey and Ashton Jeanty were the two most explosive running backs in the FCS last year. Jeanty went No. 6 overall in the NFL draft to the Las Vegas Raiders, while Harvey went 60th to the Broncos.

The tight end has been elevated for the Broncos game against the Houston Texans. Michael Bandy also called up to help offset loss of Mims.

The NFL trade deadline is now just four days away, and the Denver Broncos could look at bringing in more weapons for second-year quarterback Bo Nix.

Here’s how we think the Denver Broncos will do vs the Houston Texans on Sunday during Week 9 action in the NFL.

The Denver Broncos (6-2) visit the Houston Texans (3-4) at NRG Stadium in Houston for a Week 9 showdown, and USA TODAY's panel of NFL experts have locked in their picks and predictions for the action. Here's everything you need to know before kickoff on Sunday, November 2, including live updated odds and injury report news.

The Broncos have won a league-leading nine-straight home games. Overall, they're tied with the Patriots with five-straight wins in 2025.

The Broncos broke a record that had been held by the 1981 Atlanta Falcons, who got shut out for three quarters by the Green Bay Packers before scoring 31 in the final quarter. The Broncos and Falcons are the only two teams in NFL history to score at least 30 points after scoring zero in the first three quarters.

The Denver Broncos bucked off the Dallas Cowboys 44-24 in their most convincing win of 2025. The Broncos' offense looked unstoppable, and their defense bullied Dak Prescott to the tune of two sacks and two interceptions despite missing Patrick Surtain II for half the game.

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