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The Houston Texans have multiple entries of note on their first injury report of the week before facing the Denver Broncos.
Trysta Krick and Jay Croucher discuss the upcoming matchup between the Broncos and Texans and why Denver's offense is "a little suspect" with potential to struggle against Houston's high-powered defense.
The Broncos (6-2) are listed as 1-point favorites against the Texans (3-4), who are coming off a 26-15 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The over/under for total points scored between Denver and Houston has been set at 39.5.
Currently, the Texans have two tight ends on their active 53-man roster: veteran Dalton Schultz and Harrison Bryant. Schultz, Houston's second-leading receiving yards leader on the season, was a DNP during their first team practice of the week with a shoulder injury ahead of facing the Broncos, but should still be on track to play.
The poll found 51% oppose deploying National Guard soldiers, with 43% strongly opposed. Just 41% support the move, with 24% strongly supporting it, the University of Texas at Austin's Texas Politics Project found.
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Texans PFF grades: Best and worst defensive performers from Week 8 win vs. 49ers
Here are the top defensive players for the Houston Texans in their 26-15 win in Week 9's against the San Francisco 49ers at NRG Stadium.
Without Nico Collins or Christian Kirk in the lineup, quarterback C.J. Stroud logged a completion to nine different pass-catchers on the day for over 300 yards and two touchdowns. It came out to be one of his and the offense's best performances of the season so far, and of course, led to a winning effort.