The Broncos tried (and failed) to claim two tight ends off the NFL's waiver wire on Monday. Denver put in claims for Brendan Bates and Ben Sims, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, but those players were awarded to the Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings, respectively, because those clubs were higher in the waiver order than the Broncos.

NFL Week 9 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming information for the Sunday football game between the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans.

The NFL season continues when the Denver Broncos host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, streaming and NFL TV schedule.

The Broncos released outside linebacker Garrett Nelson and wide receiver Samori Toure from the 17-player practice squad on Tuesday, according to the Denver Post 's Parker Gabriel. Denver now has two open spots on the practice squad.

The Denver Broncos beat the Dallas Cowboys 44-24 on Sunday, continuing their win streak, having won their last five straight games.

Dallas is 4-3-0 ATS this season compared to Denver at 2-4-1 ATS. However, the Broncos are 4-1-0 ATS in their last five games against the Cowboys and have won seven straight in the head-to-head matchup. The SportsLine model projects Denver will cover the spread in 56% of simulations. Cowboys vs. Broncos score prediction: Broncos 29, Cowboys 23

The Denver Broncos (6-2) dominated the Dallas Cowboys (3-4-1) in a 44-24 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season. With the victory, the Broncos improved to 3-0 in their throwback uniform and 8-0 in their last eight games against the Cowboys, with their last loss coming in 1995.

Obviously times are tough for America’s Team following their 44-24 drubbing at the hands of the Denver Broncos. The franchise still has yet to win consecutive games since Weeks 4 and 5 of the 2024 season.

1. Eli Apple (49ers): The former 10th overall pick hasn't started in a regular season game since 2023, but he had four appearances last year and has played in one game with the Niners this season. The 30-year-old veteran could be a depth option for CB5 duties.