The Denver Broncos, led by quarterback Bo Nix, face the Houston Texans, led by quarterback CJ Stroud, on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

Even without Patrick Surtain II, the Denver Broncos' defense still has plenty of pieces to be a threat to the Houston Texans, and they proved that by essentially shutting down the Dallas Cowboys, who have been a top-three offense in the NFL.

No matter who is on the field, the Commanders haven’t looked good at all this season, falling to so-so teams like the Bears, Cowboys, and Falcons while pulling out two of their three wins against the dregs of the league, the Raiders and Giants. Meanwhile, the 5-2 Seahawks are still being discounted by oddsmakers.

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.

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.

The Denver Broncos head into a Week 9 matchup with the Houston Texans tied for the longest win streak in the NFL and on the heels of a Texas-sized smackdown of the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8.

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