The Texans are also expected to get wideout Christian Kirk back from a hamstring injury that cost him the past two games and four games total this season. Both players have now practiced two games in a row, so things are looking good as it relates to their respective returns to the offense.

Dobbins, the featured bell cow of Denver’s offense, is averaging 5.3 yards per carry and is tied for the most touchdowns scored by a Bronco playmaker this season (four). Harvey is coming off that impressive three-touchdown performance with a 6.6 yards per carry average against the Cowboys, supporting Payton’s one-two punch vision for the new guys.

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