Broncos vs. Texans Prediction, Pick, Odds: Have Russell Wilson, Broncos Officially Flipped The Season's Outlook?
Have Russell Wilson and the Broncos officially flipped the season's outlook after their last few games? Well Jason Radowitz breaks down their Week 13 matchup with the Texans. Check out this Broncos vs. Texans prediction.
Jason Radowitz - November 30, 2023, 11:41 AM EST
5 minBroncos vs. Texans Prediction, Pick, Odds: Have Russell Wilson, Broncos Officially Flipped The Season's Outlook?
It feels like forever since the Denver Broncos dropped a 70-20 game to the Miami Dolphins. But that game was this year. Fast forward a few months later, and the Broncos are now 6-5 and inside the playoff hunt.
Sean Payton was mocked at the beginning of the year. However, he's got the Broncos on a five-game win streak in his first season as head coach with Denver.
They'll put that five-game win streak on the line against the 6-5 Houston Texans.
The Texans saw their three-game win streak get snapped last weekend against the Jaguars. Therefore, Houston will look to start a new streak against the Broncos on Sunday.
Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for Sunday's game between the Denver Broncos vs. Houston Texans.
Broncos vs. Texans Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: December 3, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: CBS
Broncos vs. Texans Odds
- Spread: Broncos +3.5 (-110), Texans -3.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 47 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Broncos (+165), Texans (-190)
Broncos vs. Texans Injury Report
Broncos
Questionable: RB Dwayne Washington (Illness)
Out: S Kareem Jackson (Suspension)
Texans
Questionable: WR Noah Brown (Knee), S Jimmie Ward (Hamstring)
Out: OT Tytus Howard (Knee), Ka'imi Fairbairn (Quad)
Broncos vs. Texans Prediction
The Denver Broncos looked like the worst team in the NFL to start the season. But now they're on a five-game winning streak and in the playoff hunt.
The Broncos have played much better. However, they've still struggled in the secondary, don't have much of a run defense, and have missed countless tackles this season.
But while the Texans have a much better secondary, they, too, have missed countless tackles and stick around against the run.
Denver's just worse than the Texans, statistically. The Broncos have allowed over 155 yards per game on the ground. Meanwhile, the Texans have only given up 95.09 yards per game in the run game.
Denver and Houston are both weaker against the run. Meanwhile, the Broncos have done better on the ground, earning 115.55 yards per game. Denver has a three-headed running back room with Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin, and Samaje Perine, who is more of a pass-catching running back. But that group has out-performed Devin Singletary and Dameon Pierce this season.
Still, I like Stroud's potential in the air against Denver. He won't be rushed and could have Noah Brown back in the lineup.
Therefore, he'll have Nico Collins, Tank Dell, and Noah Brown together for the first time in a while.
Stroud is currently in the running for the MVP award as a rookie. He's thrown for 3,266 yards with 19 touchdowns and five interceptions.
On the other hand, Russell Wilson of the Broncos has added 20 touchdowns and only four interceptions this year. He's transformed his game from a year ago and is also a threat on the ground.
Both offenses should have solid days. Neither defense has been very good at tackling this year.
Therefore, I'm on the Over 47 for this matchup.
Denver Broncos vs. Houston Texans Pick
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