Texans Fall to Broncos on Last-Second Field Goal
Bo Nix threw two touchdown passes, and Wil Lutz kicked a 34-yard field goal as time expired, leading the Denver Broncos to a 18-15 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday. The win marked the Broncos' sixth consecutive triumph and improved their record to 7-2.
Game Highlights
- The Broncos extended their perfect record to 4-0 in games where they trailed entering the fourth quarter.
- Denver punted three straight times before Nix's 25-yard scramble moved the ball to their 39-yard line with under a minute remaining.
- Javonte Williams followed with a 9-yard run, and Nix added another 9-yard rush two plays later, setting up the game-winning field goal by Lutz.
- Despite struggling offensively in the first three quarters against Houston's top-ranked defense, the Broncos tied the game at 15-15 with RJ Harvey's 27-yard touchdown catch and Troy Franklin's 2-point conversion early in the fourth quarter.
Texans' Struggles and Injuries
CJ Stroud suffered a concussion after a hard hit at the end of a slide early in the first quarter and did not return to the game. Following his injury, Houston’s offense struggled under Davis Mills at quarterback.
@ShariffLawFirm Texans Injury Updates:
#7 QB C.J. Stroud has been downgraded to out with a concussion.
#48 LB Christian Harris has been ruled out with a shin injury.
#71 T Tytus Howard has been downgraded to out with a concussion.
Ka’imi Fairbairn tied his career high with five field goals, but it was not enough to secure a Texans win. Houston fell to 3-5 with this loss.
Additional Notes
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Author's summary: The Broncos rallied late to defeat the injury-hit Texans 18-15, extending their winning streak while Houston's offense faltered without CJ Stroud.