Collins has 191 yards receiving, Ward saves game with interception as Texans beat Broncos 22-17
— Nico Collins had the best game of his career, and the Texans' defense came up huge to help Houston hand Denver its first loss since mid-October.
National Football League
FINAL
Denver Broncos
17
Houston Texans
22
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
| HOU | 10 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 22 |
Reliant Stadium · 71,670 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Kansas City Chiefs | W 28-24 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Arizona Cardinals | W 30-16 | NFL |
| 10/15/26 | vs Seattle Seahawks | W 17-14 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Los Angeles Chargers | W 23-17 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ San Francisco 49ers | L 14-24 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 12:04 17-22
Russell Wilson 1 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 14:16 10-22
Nico Collins 3 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 4:47 10-16
Courtland Sutton 45 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Field Goal 8:51 3-16
Matt Ammendola 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:24 3-13
Wil Lutz 34 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:54 0-13
Matt Ammendola 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:49 0-10
Dameon Pierce 3 Yd Run (Matt Ammendola Kick)
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Field Goal 10:11 0-3
Matt Ammendola 29 Yd Field Goal
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HOU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:09 · End of Game
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DEN 0:09
14 plays, 72 yards, 4:27 · Interception
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HOU 4:36
8 plays, 33 yards, 4:57 · Punt
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DEN 9:33
2 plays, 4 yards, 0:55 · Interception
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HOU 10:28
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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DEN 12:04
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:04 17-22
Russell Wilson 1 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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HOU 14:16
4 plays, 21 yards, 1:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:16 10-22
Nico Collins 3 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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DEN 0:59
1 play, 0 yards, 0:05 · Interception
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HOU 1:04
6 plays, 10 yards, 3:43 · Punt
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DEN 4:47
3 plays, 58 yards, 1:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:47 10-16
Courtland Sutton 45 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Wil Lutz Kick)
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HOU 6:07
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:53 · Punt
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DEN 7:00
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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HOU 8:51
7 plays, 40 yards, 4:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:51 3-16
Matt Ammendola 38 Yd Field Goal
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DEN 12:53
3 plays, -6 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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DEN
1 play, -1 yard, 0:14 · End of Half
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HOU 0:14
4 plays, 19 yards, 1:10 · Punt
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DEN 1:24
13 plays, 56 yards, 5:09 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:24 3-13
Wil Lutz 34 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 6:33
5 plays, 11 yards, 3:22 · Punt
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DEN 9:55
5 plays, 25 yards, 2:59 · Punt
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HOU 12:54
7 plays, 69 yards, 3:12 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:54 0-13
Matt Ammendola 38 Yd Field Goal
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DEN 1:06
4 plays, 20 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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HOU 3:49
10 plays, 78 yards, 4:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:49 0-10
Dameon Pierce 3 Yd Run (Matt Ammendola Kick)
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DEN 8:11
3 plays, -4 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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HOU 10:11
5 plays, 36 yards, 2:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:11 0-3
Matt Ammendola 29 Yd Field Goal
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DEN 12:14
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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HOU 13:08
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:52 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
DEN
HOU
16
1st Downs
14
5
Passing 1st downs
8
9
Rushing 1st downs
5
2
1st downs from penalties
1
0-11
3rd down efficiency
4-16
3-3
4th down efficiency
1-1
59
Total Plays
63
282
Total Yards
353
4.8
Yards per Play
5.6
13
Total Drives
13
164
Passing
264
15/26
Comp/Att
17/28
5.7
Yards per pass
8.0
3
Interceptions thrown
0
3-22
Sacks-Yards Lost
5-28
118
Rushing
89
30
Rushing Attempts
30
3.9
Yards per rush
3.0
1-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
2-8
Penalties
8-81
3
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
3
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
26:56
Possession
33:04
Injuries
Houston Texans
- Reed Blankenship Out
- David Montgomery Out
- Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
- Jake Hummel Injured Reserve
- Jaylin Smith Injured Reserve
Denver Broncos
- Kris Abrams-Draine Out
- Eyioma Uwazurike Out
- Brandon Jones Out
- Talanoa Hufanga Questionable
- Dondrea Tillman Questionable
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