Houston Texans Strengthen Roster, Pursue Fifth Straight Win Against Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos, holding a 6-2 record and coming off a five-game winning streak, face a challenging Week 9 matchup on the road against the Houston Texans, known for their strong defense. The Texans have made strategic moves, including signing Laken Tomlinson and Sheldon Rankins, and trading away Cam Robinson, while relying heavily on their 2025 draft class to boost their offense with promising players like wide receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, tackle Aireontae Ersery, and running back Woody Marks. Despite offensive improvements, Houston's quarterback C.J. Stroud faced a sophomore slump in 2024, showing reduced passing yards, fewer touchdowns, and increased interceptions compared to his rookie year. The game is expected to be a defensive struggle between two top-tier defenses, making it a tough contest for the Broncos to continue their scoring momentum. Overall, the Texans' young talent and defensive strength present a formidable challenge for the Broncos' winning streak.