Texans QB C.J. Stroud Exits Game vs Broncos
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The Denver Broncos squeaked by the Houston Texans on the leg of Wil Lutz, who nailed a 34-yard field goal to secure the 18-15 win. After dropping 44 points on the Cowboys, the Broncos’ offense came crashing down to earth with questionable decisions and execution all around, but the defense stepped up big to keep them in the game.
"We're trying to get in position to score. Right? We tried to throw the ball, had a couple of quick options to throw the football, and keep the clock moving, and get our two minute drive started. It didn't happen.
It is becoming a familiar script. Denver QB Bo Nix struggled early, but found his rhythm in the fourth quarter for an 18-15 win.
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The Denver Broncos (6-2) are set to go on the road to face the Houston Texans (3-4) in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Sunday, Nov. 2. A third Fairbairn field goal gives Houston a 9-7 lead over the Broncos.
Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain ( pec ), tight end Nate Adkins ( knee ) and wide receiver Marvin Mims ( concussion protocol ), P.J. Locke (neck), running back Jaleel McLaughlin and defensive linemen Sai'vion Jones and Jordan Jackson.
Kickoff from NRG Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET, and the Texans are 1.5-point favorites, according to the latest Broncos vs. Texans odds. The over/under for total points scored is 40.5. The Texans are -133 money line favorites (risk $133 to win $100),
The Texans struggled on offense without C.J. Stroud, but defensive players stepped up in the locker room and accepted the blame for not stopping Bo Nix when they had to get a stop.
The Denver Broncos overcame another fourth-quarter deficit on Sunday in their 18-15 comeback win over the Houston Texans on the road. Here are five quick takeaways from the victory. 1. Dre Greenlaw's making an instant impact: After missing the first six games of the season with a quad injury,