Texans vs Broncos Week 9 Breakdown | Texans All Access

The Houston Texans are set for a massive Sunday at NRG Stadium — a Legends Homecoming and Janice McNair’s induction into the Ring of Honor, as the Texans host the Denver Broncos. Marc Vandermeer and John Harris break down the complete game preview: how Houston can slow Denver’s explosive run game, protect C.J. Stroud against an elite pass rush, and build on their defensive dominance. The crew also covers Bo Nix’s dual-threat abilities, Denver’s league-leading sack totals, and how Sheldon Rankins and the Texans’ defensive front can set the tone early. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 – Texans vs Broncos Game Preview | Janice McNair enters the Ring of Honor 0:28 – Legends Return: Over 100 Former Texans Coming Home to NRG 0:54 – Texans Undefeated on Ceremony Days (Andre, JJ, and now Janice) 1:21 – Breaking Down the Denver Broncos: Complete on All Three Phases 1:51 – Broncos’ Defensive Strengths: League-Leading Sacks and Pressure 2:19 – Patrick Surtain’s II Status and Denver’s Secondary Strategy 2:48 – Next Man Up: Kris Abrams-Draine and the Broncos’ Defensive Depth 3:18 – Texans Must Stop the Run: J.K. Dobbins & RJ Harvey Threat 3:47 – Denver’s Offensive Line Breakdown: Strength and Physicality Up Front 4:16 – Bo Nix Scouting Report: Dual-Threat Efficiency and Pocket Movement 4:44 – How Houston Can Neutralize Denver’s Pressure Packages 5:09 – Vance Joseph’s Scheme: Sim Pressures and Defensive Confusion 5:38 – Texans Offensive Keys: Stay Ahead of the Chains and Run the Ball 6:06 – Third Down Success: Why Manageable Situations Matter Most 6:36 – Limiting Explosive Plays and Staying out of Vance’s Bag of Tricks 7:01 – Special Teams Spotlight: Limiting Marvin Mims’ Return Ability 7:31 – The Importance of Kick Coverage and Field Position at NRG 8:00 – Mattress Firm Sleeper of the Game: Sheldon Rankins Leads the Front 8:30 – Defensive Tackles Must Dominate vs Denver’s Rushing Attack 8:58 – Final Thoughts: Cyclone Rookies Jayden Higgins & Jaylin Noel Poised to Shine 9:27 – Texans Ready for a Statement Win on Ring of Honor Sunday | Go Texans Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3UH7n0E Tickets: https://www.houstontexans.com/tickets/