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WEEK 9 • SUN • 11/02 • FINAL
Denver Broncos 7-2
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1 2 3 4
0 7 0 11
3 9 3 0
Houston Texans 3-5
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NRG Stadium
Denver Broncos
Houston Texans
1st quarter
  • 0 DEN • HOU 3 Field Goal K.Fairbairn 23 yd. Field Goal (8-54, 4:23)
2nd quarter
  • 0 DEN • HOU 6 Field Goal K.Fairbairn 41 yd. Field Goal (10-28, 5:25)
  • 7 DEN • HOU 6 Touchdown C.Sutton 30 yd. pass from B.Nix (W.Lutz kick) (7-70, 2:19)
  • 7 DEN • HOU 9 Field Goal K.Fairbairn 38 yd. Field Goal (9-53, 3:00)
  • 7 DEN • HOU 12 Field Goal K.Fairbairn 40 yd. Field Goal (4-9, 0:39)
3rd quarter
  • 7 DEN • HOU 15 Field Goal K.Fairbairn 41 yd. Field Goal (6-24, 2:51)
4th quarter
  • 15 DEN • HOU 15 Touchdown R.Harvey 27 yd. pass from B.Nix (B.Nix-T.Franklin pass) (8-61, 3:51)
  • 18 DEN • HOU 15 Field Goal W.Lutz 34 yd. Field Goal (6-48, 0:50)

Box Score

  • Denver Broncos
  • Houston Texans
Team Statistics
Denver Broncos DEN Houston Texans HOU
271 Total Net Yards 268
4 Total Penalties 4
41 Penalty Yards 29
00:25:24 Time of Possession 00:34:36

SCHEDULE

Table - Summary
WEEK DATE GAME TIME
14 12/07
@ Las Vegas Raiders
2:05 PM MST
15 12/14
vs Green Bay Packers
2:25 PM MST
16 12/21
vs Jacksonville Jaguars
2:05 PM MST
17 12/25
@ Kansas City Chiefs
6:15 PM MST
FULL SCHEDULE

STANDINGS

Table - Summary
AFC WEST W L T PCT
Denver Broncos x
Broncos x
12 2 0 0.857
Los Angeles Chargers
Chargers
10 4 0 0.714
Kansas City Chiefs
Chiefs
6 8 0 0.429
Las Vegas Raiders
Raiders
2 12 0 0.143

Latest News

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Steve Atwater breaks down Nix's deep TD pass to Sutton vs. Texans | Between the Lines

On this episode of "Between the Lines" presented by Microsoft Copilot+PC, Hall of Famer Steve Atwater looks back at quarterback Bo Nix's deep touchdown pass to wide receiver Courtland Sutton in Week 9 vs. the Houston Texans.
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Steve Atwater breaks down Broncos' opening goal-line stand vs. Texans | Between the Lines

On this episode of "Between the Lines" presented by Microsoft Copilot+PC, Hall of Famer Steve Atwater takes a closer look at the Broncos first goal-line stand in Week 9 vs. the Houston Texans.
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As I Saw It: Dave Logan calls Courtland Sutton's 30-yard touchdown grab vs. Texans

Voice of the Broncos Dave Logan is on the call as Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton gives Denver a first-half lead against the Texans with a 30-yard touchdown catch.
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Next-Day Notebook: Bo Nix delivers again in 4th quarter, reinforces teammates' belief with late-game play

"He finds a way," wide receiver Courtland Sutton said of Nix. "He's a gamer. The dude shows up. We know that when we have him back there, we have a chance to win the game."
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HC Sean Payton on what LB Dre Greenlaw brings to Broncos: 'A toughness, a competitiveness'

Head Coach Sean Payton meets the media about Sunday's Week 9 win over the Texans, how linebacker Dre Greenlaw has made an impact for the Broncos and more.
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Photos: The best of the Broncos' celebrations from a Week 9 win over the Texans

Here are our favorite photos from the team's celebrations during and after the win over the Houston Texans.
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WATCH: Troy Franklin breaks down 2-point conversion vs. Texans

Watch as wide receiver Troy Franklin talks through his game-tying two-point conversion against the Texans in Week 9.
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Broncos players react to comeback road win vs. Texans | Inside the Locker Room

Go inside the Broncos' locker room after the Broncos' Week 9 win at NRG Stadium to hear from wide receiver Courtland Sutton, outside linebacker Nik Bonitto, safety Talanoa Hufanga and more.
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'We're just finding ways': Broncos demonstrate confidence, belief vs. Texans en route to earning another 1-score win

"Your team grows and evolves into something," Head Coach Sean Payton said after a 18-15 win. "I don't think there was a person in that locker room that felt like we were losing this game."
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'That was significant': Broncos' defense comes up with momentum-changing goal-line stands, holds Texans without TD in 18-15 victory

The Texans reached the Broncos' 20-yard line five times but failed to come away with a touchdown, thanks to a gritty performance from Denver's defense.
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Broncos pull out big win over Houston behind strong defensive performance | Analysis

Following the Denver Broncos' 18-15 win over the Houston Texans at NRG stadium, lead writer Aric DiLalla recaps the defensive performance, how the team was able to battle back and more.
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HC Sean Payton on last-second victory over Houston: 'We did just enough things to come out of here with a win'

Head Coach Sean Payton meets the media to talk about the Broncos' comeback, Denver's success in the trenches and Bo Nix's performance.
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QB Bo Nix on comeback win vs. the Texans: 'It proves we can win tough games'

Quarterback Bo Nix meets the media to talk about the Broncos' fourth-quarter performance, Denver's stout defensive play and his rushing success on the game-winning drive.
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Broncos at Texans game gallery: Photos from Denver's Week 9 game vs. Houston

View photos of the Broncos' Week 9 game vs. the Houston Texans by team photographers Gabriel Christus and Ben Swanson.
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Full-game highlights: Broncos 18, Texans 15 | Week 9

Watch the top highlights from the Broncos' 18-15 win over the Texans in Week 9 as Denver improved to 7-2.
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K Wil Lutz drills game-winning 34-yard field goal as time expires | Broncos at Texans

Kicker Wil Lutz secures the Broncos' seventh win of the season with a 34-yard field goal against the Texans.
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QB Bo Nix takes off for 25-yard scramble | Broncos at Texans

Quarterback Bo Nix moves the Broncos into field-goal range with a 25-yard fourth-quarter rush against the Texans.
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QB Bo Nix converts on third-and-long with completion to WR Pat Bryant | Broncos at Texans

Quarterback Bo Nix finds wide receiver Pat Bryant on third-and-11 for a 13-yard gain and first down against the Texans.
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Cover 4: Broncos grind out 18-15 come-from-behind win vs. Texans

These are the players and plays that led to the Broncos' Week 9 win over the Houston Texans.
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QB Bo Nix converts game-tying two-point conversion with pass to WR Troy Franklin | Broncos at Texans

Quarterback Bo Nix completes a pass to wide receiver Troy Franklin for a game-tying two-point conversion against the Texans.
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RB RJ Harvey secures a 27-yard touchdown pass from QB Bo Nix | Broncos at Texans

Quarterback Bo Nix locates running back RJ Harvey along the right sideline for a 27-yard touchdown against the Texans.
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WR Pat Bryant extends for a crucial third-down conversion | Broncos at Texans

Wide receiver Pat Bryant turns a reception into a 7-yard gain and Broncos first down against the Texans.
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Broncos' pass rush wraps up Davis Mills for a 4-yard sack | Broncos at Texans

The Broncos' pass rush records the fourth sack of the first half against the Texans.
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QB Bo Nix launches 30-yard touchdown pass to WR Courtland Sutton | Broncos at Texans

Quarterback Bo Nix finds wide receiver Courtland Sutton along the left sideline for a 30-yard touchdown pass against the Texans.
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TE Adam Trautman sparks Broncos' offense with 21-yard catch-and-run | Broncos at Texans

Quarterback Bo Nix connects with tight end Adam Trautman for a 21-yard reception against the Texans.