The NFL season continues in Week 9 when the Houston Texans host the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, streaming and NFL TV schedule.

The Denver Broncos might’ve walked out of NRG Stadium with a 7–2 record and sole possession of first place in the AFC West, but don’t mistake this one for a victory lap. Their 18–15 win over the Houston Texans was more of an escape act.

Old ties die hard, and so Sean Payton took to Broncos special-teams coordinator Darren Rizzi’s staunch defense on Friday.

Nov 2, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga (9) and Denver Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) celebrate after a play during the first half against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. / Sean Thomas-Imagn Images

The Broncos defeated the Texans when Wil Lutz kicked a game-winning field goal as time expired. Denver's now 7-2. After stalling near midfield, the Broncos punted and Houston took over at its own 13-yard line with 1:14 remaining in the game. Denver promptly forced a three-and-out, and the Broncos will now get the ball back.

HOUSTON -- The Denver Broncos have their first six-game winning streak since the franchise's last Super Bowl champion, and they sit atop the AFC West after once again constructing a great escape that turned a potentially crushing loss into a run-to-the ...

Kickoff from NRG Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET, and the Texans are 1.5-point favorites, according to the latest Broncos vs. Texans odds. The over/under for total points scored is 40.5. The Texans are -133 money line favorites (risk $133 to win $100),

The Broncos are 3-0 when entering the fourth quarter trailing. They were down 15-7 entering the fourth quarter Sunday. They already have tied it with 12:28 left in the fourth quarter. Bo Nix found RJ Harvey for a 27-yard touchdown,