The Broncos proved again they are the NFL's best fourth-quarter team, the biggest reason to believe they can vie for a championship.

The Denver Broncos took the field Sunday for the first of what may be multiple games without top cornerback Patrick Surtain II, sidelined by a pectoral injury. Though not the prettiest, the endeavor ultimately proved successful as Denver rallied to defeat the Houston Texans, 18-15, on the road at NRG Stadium.

While preseason favorites Kansas City and Baltimore stumble along, the Denver Broncos are tied with fellow upstarts New England and Indianapolis for the best record in the NFL at 7-2. The Broncos are a game ahead of the Chargers and two ahead of the Chiefs in their quest to end Kansas City's nine-year reign atop the AFC

Here's everything to know about the Broncos' Week 10 Thursday Night Football game versus the Las Vegas Raiders.

It is becoming a familiar script. Denver QB Bo Nix struggled early, but found his rhythm in the fourth quarter for an 18-15 win.

Broncos head coach Sean Payton is feeling good about where Denver is through nine weeks of football in the 2025 NFL season.

Marcedes Lewis (41) is the oldest player to appear in a regular/postseason game with Broncos, and he's just one of five non-QBs/Ks to reach 20 years.

NFL Week 10 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming information for Thursday Night Football game between Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos.

Most fans will hope to see the team make a splash addition, and the Broncos could use depth at tight end, left guard, wide receiver and cornerback. We'll be tracking any potential moves for Denver on this page. The NFL's trade deadline is 2 p.m. MT (4 p.m. ET) on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Officials flagged the Broncos for the hit, but picked it up after determining there was no direct contact to the head.