Andy Cross, The Denver PostBrandon McManus (8) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after missing a game-winning field goal during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBrandon McManus (8) reacts to his missed game-winning field goal attempt against the Houston Texans during the second half of the Texans' 19-17 win at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJ.J. Watt (99) of the Houston Texans sacks Case Keenum (4) of the Denver Broncos during the second half of the Texans' 19-17 win at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, November 4, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostA drummer with the Denver Broncos Stampede marches on the south side of the Broncos Stadium at Mile High Nov. 04, 2018. The Denver Broncos honored former Denver Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas, now a Houston Texan, with a large banner on the south side of the stadium.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDemaryius Thomas (87) of the Houston Texans prepares to take the field for the first time for the Texans after being traded earlier in the week by the host Denver Broncos before the first half at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDemaryius Thomas (87) of the Houston Texans signs an autograph for Denver Broncos Betsy Miller before the game. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostMembers of the military stand for the National Anthem before the game between the Denver Broncos and the Houston Texans. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostTight end Jordan Thomas #83 of the Houston Texans scores the Texan's first touchdown of the game with pressure from inside linebacker Josey Jewell #47 of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter on Sunday, Nov. 4 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostHead coach Vance Joseph of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter against the Houston Texans. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostQuarterback Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos looks for a receiver with pressure from defensive end J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans during the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 4 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDemaryius Thomas (87) of the Houston Texans runs with the ball after his first catch after being traded by the Denver Broncos during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDemaryius Thomas (87) of the Houston Texans makes his second reception for the Texans during the first half against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos eyeballs Deshaun Watson (4) of the Houston Texans during the first half at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostQuarterback Deshaun Watson (4) of the Houston Texans looks for a handoff during the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 4 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostRunning back Alfred Blue #28 of the Houston Texans gets wrapped up and taken down by inside linebacker Josey Jewell #47 of the Denver Broncos and defensive end Shelby Harris #96 of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter on Sunday, November 4 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDerek Wolfe (95) of the Denver Broncos celebrates sacking Deshaun Watson (4) of the Houston Texans during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDemaryius Thomas (87) of the Houston Texans runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDerek Wolfe (95) of the Denver Broncos sacks Deshaun Watson (4) of the Houston Texans during the first half at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostRunning back Devontae Booker #23 of the Denver Broncos runs in the Broncos first touchdown of the game during the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 4 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCourtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos runs after the catch as Natrell Jamerson (31) of the Houston Texans pursues during the first half at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostCourtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos after failing to haul in a touchdown catch during the first quarter against the Houston Texans. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDeAndre Hopkins (10) of the Houston Texans loses the ball after making a catch over Will Parks (34) of the Denver Broncos during the first half at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, November 4, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDeshaun Watson (4) of the Houston Texans evades a tackle during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDevontae Booker (23) of the Denver Broncos loses the ball as Justin Reid (20) of the Houston Texans and Brandon Dunn (92) make the hit during the first half at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDevontae Booker (23) of the Denver Broncos loses the ball as Justin Reid (20) of the Houston Texans covers and Brandon Dunn (92) and Kareem Jackson (25) make the tackle during the first half at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostJustin Reid (20) of the Houston Texans recovers a fumble during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostStrong safety Justin Reid #20 of the Houston Texans celebrates after the recovery of a fumble by running back Devontae Booker #23 of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 4 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJustin Reid (20) of the Houston Texans celebrates his fumble recovery on a fumble by Devontae Booker (23) of the Denver Broncos as J.J. Watt (99) joins in the fun during the first half at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostJeff Heuerman (82) of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Benardrick McKinney (55) of the Houston Texans during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostPhillip Lindsay (30) of the Denver Broncos runs through a hole during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostMatt Paradis (61) of the Denver Broncos is carted off the field during the second quarter against the Houston Texans. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDevontae Booker (23) of the Denver Broncos hits the corner as Max Garcia (76) blocks J.J. Watt (99) of the Houston Texans on a touchdown run during the first half at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDevontae Booker (23) of the Denver Broncos scores a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first half at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostQuarterback Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos gets sacked by outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Nov. 4 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostCourtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos catches a pass during the third quarter against the Houston Texans. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKareem Jackson (25) of the Houston Texans blows up Phillip Lindsay (30) of the Denver Broncos during the second half of the Texans' 19-17 win at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostPhillip Lindsay (30) of the Denver Broncos finds a hole during the third quarter against the Houston Texans. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, November 4, 2018.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostWide receiver Tim Patrick #81 of the Denver Broncos runs the ball late in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Nov. 4 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostPhillip Lindsay (30) of the Denver Broncos evades a tackle by Brian Peters (52) of the Houston Texans during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostJeff Heuerman (82) of the Denver Broncos celebrates catching a touchdown pass during the third quarter against the Houston Texans. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostJeff Heuerman (82) of the Denver Broncos celebrates catching a touchdown pass during the third quarter against the Houston Texans. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos mascot Miles watches the action against the Houston Texans during the second half of the Texans' 19-17 win at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos sacks Deshaun Watson (4) of the Houston Texans during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos celebrates sacking Deshaun Watson (4) of the Houston Texans during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos cheerleaders perform during a stoppage in play against the Houston Texans The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, November 4, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDomata Sr. Peko (94) of the Denver Broncos hypes up the crowd against the Houston Texans during the second half of the Texans' 19-17 win at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCase Keenum (4) of the Denver Broncos huddles the offense against the Houston Texans during the second half of the Texans' 19-17 win at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostJadeveon Clowney (90) of the Houston Texans sacks Case Keenum (4) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, November 4, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostEmmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos and Brandon McManus (8) watch as the defense makes a stop against the Houston Texans during the second half of the Texans' 19-17 win at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPhillip Lindsay (30) of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Justin Reid (20) of the Houston Texans and J.J. Watt (99) during the second half of the Texans' 19-17 win at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, November 4, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJadeveon Clowney (90) of the Houston Texans celebrates his sack of Case Keenum (4) of the Denver Broncos as teammate Whitney Mercilus (59) adds extra heat to the hit during the second half of the Texans' 19-17 win at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostChris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos laughs in the face of former teammate Demaryius Thomas (87) of the Houston Texans as he is called for a false start during the second half of the Texans' 19-17 win at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAdam Jones (24) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass intended for DeAndre Hopkins (10) of the Houston Texans during the second half of the Texans' 19-17 win at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos sacks Deshaun Watson (4) of the Houston Texans during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostJeff Heuerman (82) of the Denver Broncos evades a tackle by Benardrick McKinney (55) of the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBrandon McManus (8) of the Denver Broncos watches his missed game-winning field goal attempt against the Houston Texans during the second half of the Texans' 19-17 win at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBrandon McManus (8) reacts to his missed game-winning field goal attempt against the Houston Texans during the second half of the Texans' 19-17 win at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos talks with J.J. Watt (99) of the Houston Texans after losing 19-17. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJ.J. Watt (99) of the Houston Texans celebrates with teammate Brandon Dunn (92) after the second half of the Texans' 19-17 win over the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
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Brandon McManus (8) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after missing a game-winning field goal during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.
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The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver on Nov. 4, 2018. Houston won 19-17.