Texans at Broncos
Denver Broncos 31, Houston Texans 7 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Texans 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Broncos 31 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPBo Nix 255 yds passingTravis Etienne Jr 17 yds rushingTravis Etienne Jr 80 yds receivingPat Surtain II 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 154 · 262Passing yards 148 · 244Rushing yards 6 · 18Completions 11/24 · 8/10Yards per carry 1.5 · 2.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 11d ago
In a decisive Wildcard Round matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Houston Texans 31-7, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. With both teams looking to make a statement, the Broncos delivered a dominant performance, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive strength.
Bo Nix was the standout performer for Denver, throwing for 255 yards and three touchdowns, effectively commanding the offense throughout the game. Travis Etienne Jr. contributed significantly, leading the team in receiving with 80 yards while also adding 17 rushing yards, proving to be a versatile threat for the Broncos.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Jonathon Cooper recording 1.5 sacks and Pat Surtain II making a crucial impact with two interceptions. The turning point came in the second quarter when Surtain's first interception shifted the momentum, allowing Denver to extend their lead and ultimately control the game. The Texans struggled to mount a comeback against a well-rounded Broncos squad that showcased their playoff readiness.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 11/24 | 46% | 168 | 1 | 3 | 43.7 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 8/10 | 80% | 255 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| David MontgomeryHB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 8 | 17 | 2.1 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Dalton SchultzTE | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 26 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 20 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 94 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 43 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 44 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 33 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Calen BullockFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Pat Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley MossCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 1/2 | 4 | 48 |