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NRG Stadium Showdown: Houston Texans Take On Denver Broncos

As the Houston Texans prepare to welcome the Denver Broncos to NRG Stadium, fans are anticipating a thrilling NFL matchup. The Texans, coming off a recent victory against the Jaguars with a score of 22-17, are looking to maintain their momentum in front of their home crowd.


Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) is tackled by Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

The Texans have shown resilience and capability in their past games. Despite a narrow loss against the Jaguars at 21-24, they demonstrated offensive prowess by amassing 352 total yards and maintaining possession for over 26 minutes. Their passing game was particularly strong, with a completion percentage of approximately 72 percent and two touchdowns.


In their game prior to that against the Cardinals, which ended in another close win at 21-16 for Houston, they managed an impressive third-down conversion rate of nearly 69 percent. However, turnovers were an issue as they gave up three interceptions during that match.


Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) catches a pass for a first down as Cleveland Browns cornerback Mike Ford (28) and cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) defend during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Their performance on the road against the Bengals showcased both strengths and vulnerabilities. They secured a win with a score of 30-27 but also suffered from turnovers with two lost fumbles and one interception. Nevertheless, they showed tenacity by racking up an impressive total yardage of 544 and converting three out of five red zone attempts into touchdowns.


Looking ahead to their encounter with Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium—a venue known for its retractable roof providing weather versatility—the Texans will aim to exploit their home-field advantage. With recent trends indicating strong offensive capabilities but also areas needing tightening up on defense and ball security, fans can expect an engaging contest where every play could be pivotal.


Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (17) throws under pressure from Denver Broncos linebacker Barron Browning as Browns offensive tackle Geron Christian (64) defends during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

The upcoming game is scheduled for December 3rd at NRG Stadium in Houston Texas; kickoff is set for local time (18:00). Fans can catch all the action live on CBS network as both teams vie for victory on this anticipated Sunday showdown.

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