Houston Texans Injury Report Update: FB Jakob Johnson (hamstring) has been downgraded to out for Week 9 against the Denver Broncos. Johnson, the Texans' fullback/tight end signed onto the active roster from the practice squad earlier this season, has been out of the fold for the past four games with a hamstring injury.

The Texans have won three of their last four games heading into Week 9. How does the season align with the expectations at this point?

The Denver Broncos are set to go on the road to face the Houston Texans on Sunday. Here are five quick storylines to watch for going into that AFC showdown.

The Denver Broncos and Houston Texans will square off in an AFC matchup on Sunday. The Broncos will look to get their first win in Houston in six years, as they try to stay on top in the AFC West.

The Texans are coming off a 26-15 victory over the San Francisco 49ers last week, one that has a chance to turn the team's season around. C.J. Stroud had his best game of the season, throwing for 318 yards. Now, he has a chance to continue that momentum against a Denver defense that will be without Pat Surtain II.

With offensive lineman Blake Fisher playing as a 'tight end,' Texans have found an extra push on run, and pass

The Denver Broncos (6-2) injury report includes six players ahead of a Sunday, Nov. 2 matchup against the Houston Texans (3-4) at NRG Stadium. It begins at 1 p.m. ET. Game time: 1 p.m. ET

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.

The Texans have three clear needs ahead of the NFL's trade deadline. Jonathan M. Alexander answers readers' questions about that and more Week 9 topics.

The Houston Texans currently sit at 3-4 and are in third place in the AFC South. While that doesn’t exactly scream juggernaut, there are signs that this team could be a sleeping giant.

Kickoff from NRG Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET, and the Texans are 1.5-point favorites, according to the latest Broncos vs. Texans odds. The over/under for total points scored is 39.5. The Texans are -126 money line favorites (risk $126 to win $100),