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

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.

The Houston Texans bested the San Francisco 49ers at home, but was it enough to take them out of the cellar of USA Today's power rankings?

According to Will Kunkel, the Texans are the first team in NFL history to have a losing record through seven weeks of the season while also holding up as the league's top scoring defense. 🤯The Texans are the first team in NFL HISTORY to have the leagues best scoring defense (14.7 ppg) and have a losing record through 7 games.

Kickoff from NRG Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET, and the Texans are 2.5-point favorites, according to the latest 49ers vs. Texans odds. The over/under for total points scored is 42. The Texans are -151 money line favorites (risk $151 to win $100),

The Houston Texans are allowing the fewest points and yards in the NFL as they prepare for Sunday’s visit from Denver.

Fresh off a rout of the Dallas Cowboys and sitting atop the AFC West, the Denver Broncos (6-2) travel to Houston to take on a Texans team (3-4) that is starting to feel a little bit better about themselves and their postseason hopes following a convincing win over San Francisco.