The Texans sit in a more challenging division landscape than once thought. The 7-1 Indianapolis Colts are rolling as one of the best teams and most effective offenses in the NFL, and the Jacksonville Jaguars are still 4-3 with a current tiebreaker against the Texans.

The Denver Broncos were already going to be undermanned heading into the Week 9 contest against the Houston Texans. Superstar cornerback and the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Pat Surtain avoided the injured reserve,

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.

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 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.

After eight weeks of NFL action, the league’s passing attacks are starting to separate themselves. Some teams are lighting up the scoreboard through the air, while others are still finding their rhythm in the receiving game.

According to Will Kunkel, the Texans are the first team in NFL history to have a losing record through seven weeks of the season while also holding up as the league's top scoring defense. 🤯The Texans are the first team in NFL HISTORY to have the leagues best scoring defense (14.7 ppg) and have a losing record through 7 games.

HOUSTON – Texans star wide receiver Nico Collins has been officially cleared under the NFL mandatory concussion protocol after practicing for two consecutive days without symptoms.