Texans at Broncos
Denver Broncos 39, Houston Texans 20 · MEL Madden League
Final Score
Texans 20 3 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Broncos 39 5 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPC.J. Stroud 319 yds passingJames Griffin 80 yds rushingTy Howard 112 yds receivingAnfernee Orji 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 318 · 408Passing yards 278 · 238Rushing yards 40 · 170Completions 11/23 · 15/26Yards per carry 4.0 · 4.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 8d ago
In a decisive Week 2 matchup of the 2027 season, the Denver Broncos triumphed over the Houston Texans with a final score of 39-20. The Broncos showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, securing their second consecutive victory and establishing themselves as early contenders in the league.
James Griffin was the star for the Broncos, throwing for three touchdowns and adding 80 rushing yards to his impressive performance. C.J. Stroud put up a valiant effort for the Texans, leading the team with 319 passing yards and finding Ty Howard for 112 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Denver's offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Talanoa Hufanga leading the charge with five total tackles. Nik Bonitto made a significant impact with two sacks, applying constant pressure on Stroud, while Anfernee Orji's two interceptions marked critical moments that shifted the momentum in favor of Denver. The key turning point came in the second quarter when Orji's first interception set up a touchdown drive that extended the Broncos' lead, ultimately sealing the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 11/23 | 48% | 319 | 2 | 5 | 83.4 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| James GriffinQB | 15/26 | 58% | 241 | 3 | 1 | 111.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Christopher McGheeHB | 8 | 25 | 3.1 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty HowardWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| James GriffinQB | 11 | 80 | 7.3 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 19 | 66 | 3.5 | 25 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Artez PriesterWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Ty HowardWR | 4 | 112 | 28.0 | 45 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Eric FarleyWR | 2 | 82 | 41.0 | 50 | 0 | 67 | 0 |
| Christopher McGheeHB | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 64 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 26 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 59 | 0 | 52 | 1 |
| Trey CabreraWR | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 5 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Devon ThomasWR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| Johnny WilsonTE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Calen BullockFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari RamseySS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Michael DansbyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan HallDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Anfernee OrjiWILL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-DraineCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dean ClarkFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Karene ReidMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Asamoah IISAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orlando BryantCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate HobbsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kurt GilkeyMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/1 | 2 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 2/3 | 3 | 34 |
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |