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Denver Broncos vs. Houston Texans Prediction: Can CJ Stroud, Texans Bounce Back?

The red-hot Denver Broncos take on the Houston Texans in NFL Week 13. Can CJ Stroud and the Texans bounce back after a close loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars last week? JT Miller answers.

JT Miller - December 3, 2023, 9:00 AM EST

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Denver Broncos vs. Houston Texans Prediction: Can CJ Stroud, Texans Bounce Back?

Well we are back for Week 13 of the NFL season and we are kicking off Sunday with a battle at NRG Stadium. The 6-5 Denver Broncos are the hottest team in football right now riding five straight wins into this clash with the 6-5 Houston Texans who are looking to rebound after a close loss last week. This game is very important for both teams in terms of keeping momentum going and staying in the hunt for a good playoff position.

Broncos vs. Texans Date, Time, and Where to Watch

  • Date: December 3, 2023
  • Game Time: 1:00 pm ET
  • Where to Watch: CBS

Denver Broncos vs. Houston Texans Prediction

I am happy that the Denver Broncos figured things out and are back in the mix on the season, really. Say what you want about Russell Wilson or Sean Payton, they may not be their former selves anymore but still can get the job done and are big names in the game.

I like when squads are competitive and these last five games for Denver have been fun to watch. They have gotten very lucky in that time span with a plus fourteen turnover margin; they have earned some of these for sure, but that is a lot of extra possessions/takeaways than normal and that number will regress.

I like this bounce back spot for CJ Stroud and the Texans. Stroud is without question the leading man for rookie of the year and was honestly in the MVP situation six quarters ago. Stroud made some mistakes in the fourth against Arizona to make it closer than it needed to be and did not have a great game last week but the man has been exceptional and I do not expect it to last.

Houston will run the ball well and hit Denver over the top when they can, once that happens, I don't see Russell Wilson keeping pace.

Denver Broncos vs. Houston Texans Pick

HOU -3 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds

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