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.

The Denver Broncos (6-2) visit the Houston Texans (3-4) at NRG Stadium in Houston for a Week 9 showdown, and USA TODAY's panel of NFL experts have locked in their picks and predictions for the action. Here's everything you need to know before kickoff on Sunday, November 2, including live updated odds and injury report news.

We’re hardly two years removed from the last time these two teams faced off but the embarrassment from that ugly loss still dampens the hearts of those unfortunate enough to still remember that game and all 100 opportunities they wasted.

The Houston Texans have back their top two wide receivers following Sunday's win over the San Francisco 49ers.

A pair of potential playoff teams in the AFC face off in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season, as the Houston Texans and CJ Stroud host the Denver Broncos, who have wo

Facing teams with poor pass rushes, such as the Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers or BESFs, Texans QB C.J. Stroud is able to quickly toss darts to the fleet footed receiving corps, with a little help from TE Dalton Schultz and RB Woody Marks.

Find single game tickets to the Houston Texans vs. Denver Broncos NFL Week 9 matchup on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at NRG Stadium.

Quarterback Bo Nix meets the media ahead of Week 9 to discuss facing the Texans' defense, the addition of tight end Marcedes Lewis and more.