Aug 23, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton talks to Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) before a game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images / Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

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.

After the play was blown dead for a pre-snap penalty, Singleton continued his path to Stroud and pushed the retreating quarterback in the back. Stroud then headbutted Singleton and the linebacker drew a flag after pushing the quarterback:

Dobbins, the featured bell cow of Denver’s offense, is averaging 5.3 yards per carry and is tied for the most touchdowns scored by a Bronco playmaker this season (four). Harvey is coming off that impressive three-touchdown performance with a 6.6 yards per carry average against the Cowboys, supporting Payton’s one-two punch vision for the new guys.

Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX. BetMGM line: Texans by 1 ½. Against the spread: Broncos 3-4-1, Texans 3-4. Series record: Broncos lead 6-4. Last meeting: Texans beat Broncos 22-17 on Dec. 3, 2023, in Houston.

When Denver sends a five-man rush, it has a 51.8% pressure rate, second best. When it sends four, there's still a pressure rate of 42%, by far the best. Overall on the season, the Broncos pressure signal-callers on 45.9% of their dropbacks, the best.

Here’s how the Texans and Broncos stack up statistically ahead of Sunday's matchup at NRG Stadium in Week 9 of the NFL regular season.