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?

It's also worth noting that the Broncos’ All-Pro linebacker Dre Greenlaw will return to the fold after missing one game through suspension, so it will be no mean feat for Stroud and Co. to gain positive traction irrespective of Surtain being sidelined.

The Texans have three clear needs ahead of the NFL's trade deadline. Jonathan M. Alexander answers readers' questions about that and more Week 9 topics.

The Houston Texans have several factors to weigh before the trade deadline, and Miami Dolphins tailback De’Von Achane could be a fit.

After a week of missing both Nico Collins and Christian Kirk in the lineup, the two veteran wideouts will now be set to return from injury this weekend, and in turn, give this scoring unit a bit of a boost following an already solid outing vs. the San Francisco 49ers.

The Houston Texans currently sit at 3-4 and are in third place in the AFC South. While that doesn’t exactly scream juggernaut, there are signs that this team could be a sleeping giant.