Empower Field at Mile High Witnesses Denver Broncos Secure Victory Over Houston Texans
The Denver Broncos, with a record of 5-12, hosted the Houston Texans, who came into the game with a 3-13-1 record. In a defensive battle at Empower Field at Mile High, the home team emerged victorious with a final score of 16-9.
The Denver Broncos' defense was relentless throughout the game, recording three sacks and forcing two fumbles. The defensive unit also successfully stopped two fourth-down attempts by the Texans and forced three three-and-outs. The pressure on the quarterback was consistent as evidenced by six hurries and six quarterback hits.
On offense, the Broncos managed to accumulate 350 total yards. The passing game contributed 219 yards to this total despite completing only 45 percent of passes attempted. A highlight for the passing offense was a touchdown pass that covered 22 yards into the end zone. The ground attack added another dimension to their offensive scheme with an impressive performance that saw them rush for 149 yards over 31 attempts, averaging nearly five yards per carry.
Special teams played their part too; field goal kicking was perfect on the day as all three attempts sailed through uprights including one from beyond fifty yards out. Punt returns were effective as well, totaling fifty-nine return yards across four returns with an average of nearly fifteen yards per return.
The Texans struggled to find rhythm against a stout Broncos defense but managed nine points on their side of scoreboard. Their defense did not go unnoticed either; they held strong in red zone situations where they denied any scoring success from two attempts by Denver.
As for penalties in this contest between both teams combined there were thirteen infractions costing one hundred penalty-yards which certainly influenced momentum swings during playtime.
Looking ahead for fans of 'the' Denver Broncos is another home fixture set against 'the' San Francisco 49ers scheduled for September twenty-sixth at eight-twenty PM local time at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado – zip code: eight-zero-two-zero-four – which will be broadcasted live on NBC network channels ensuring supporters won't miss any action from upcoming gridiron clash.