Dec 3, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) attempts to escape the grasp of Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Lewis has sustained one of the longest careers ever seen in the NFL. He entered the league the same year Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts won the Super Bowl (2006) and current Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans took home Defensive Rookie of the Year honors.

The AFC West-leading Broncos (6-2) head to Houston to battle the Texans (3-4) and their top-ranked defense, and Denver will aim to earn its third consecutive road win.

Nix needs one passing touchdown to tie quarterback Carson Palmer for the 10th-most passing touchdowns by a player in his first 26 career games. Nix is coming off five furious quarters of play, but the Texans present a much stiffer challenge defensively than the previous two opponents.

The tight end has been elevated for the Broncos game against the Houston Texans. Michael Bandy also called up to help offset loss of Mims.

The Houston Texans are getting healthy at the right moment entering ... in the fourth quarter of Houston’s loss against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football. Surprisingly, Houston's passing game didn't miss a beat without Collins in the lineup.

Here's three players on the Texans who could draw some interest around the NFL as a potential trade chip: