Things didn't go swimmingly for the Broncos either at the beginning of the season, but after starting 1-2, they've rattled off five straight wins to stand at 6-2 entering Week 9. On the heels of decimating the Dallas Cowboys, have the Broncos unlocked somethilng offensively?

Our NFL betting picks believe Bo Nix will clear a low passing yards bar in Houston on Sunday afternoon. Free Broncos vs. Texans predictions for November 2, 2025.

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

Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season kicked off Thursday without any surprises with quarterback Lamar Jackson powering his Baltimore Ravens past the Miami Dolphins in emphatic fashion, 28-6, in his return from a three-game absence because of a hamstring injury.

When Denver sends a five-man rush, it has a 51.8% pressure rate, second best. When it sends four, there's still a pressure rate of 42%, by far the best. Overall on the season, the Broncos pressure signal-callers on 45.9% of their dropbacks, the best.

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Here’s how the Texans and Broncos stack up statistically ahead of Sunday's matchup at NRG Stadium in Week 9 of the NFL regular season.

After the play was blown dead for a pre-snap penalty, Singleton continued his path to Stroud and pushed the retreating quarterback in the back. Stroud then headbutted Singleton and the linebacker drew a flag after pushing the quarterback:

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

While the injuries have been promising, entering Week 9's matchup against the Denver Broncos has been promising offensively; a new name has been added to the Houston Texans' injury report at a position Houston can't afford to lose.