The Texans quietly march into Mile High Stadium this Sunday sporting a 2-0 record, facing what is by far their biggest test of the young season. The Texans, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, are the #2 ranked team in the NFL, but you’d never know it. Meanwhile, the Broncos are regrouping after a Monday night defeat against the Atlanta Falcons. The Broncos made several uncharacteristic mistakes, led by future hall of famer Peyton Manning throwing three interceptions.
Even though the Texans are statistically the better team, including being undefeated, they are a 1 point underdog, and rightfully so. Respect is earned and this is their chance.
Can they do it? Absolutely, and this edition of Texans to Watch will show you some of the players that will be key components in accomplishing the win.
First, Denver’s Manning was an elite quarterback while with the Colts and before several neck surgeries. He has shown flashes of his elite past this year, but Monday night versus the Falcon...
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State of the Texans:
PLAYERS:
Adam Schefter,
Peyton Manning,
Brock Osweiler,
Wade Phillips,
Thomas DeCoud,
Johnathan Joseph,
Kareem Jackson,
Brice McCain,
Matt Schaub,
Joe Mays,
Wesley Woodyard,
Mike Adams,
Rahim Moore,
Tony Gonzalez,
Owen Daniels,
Garrett Graham,
James Casey,
Andre Johnson,
Champ Bailey,
Tracy Porter,
Duane Brown,
Derek Newton,
Elvis Dumervil,
Von Miller,
Jack Del Rio
TEAMS: Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars
TEAMS: Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars
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