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.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has exited the Broncos game with an apparent head injury caused by a big hit.

The Houston Texans fell short against the Denver Broncos at home, but was it enough to take them out of contention of ESPN's power rankings?

The NFL season continues in Week 9 when the Houston Texans host the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, streaming and NFL TV schedule.

On offense, Houston's two incompletions and going out of bounds didn't take much time off clock. On defense, containment broke on key run.

 C.J. Stroud was the first name to go down for the Texans with an injury against the Broncos, with a scary head injury at the top of the fourth quarter. He, along with his right tackle Howard, now sit in the concussion protocol that leaves Houston's offense a bit hobbled for the time being.

Seattle overcame three turnovers from Sam Darnold and somehow dominated in a the win over the Houston Texans in Week 7.

Thursday Night Football heads to the Mile High City in Week 10 as the Denver Broncos host the Las Vegas Raiders in an AFC West divisional matchup. After starting the season 1-2, the Bo Nix and the Broncos enter the week riding a six-game winning streak that has vaulted them to the top of the AFC West and to a tie with Indianapolis and New England for the best record in the NFL.