Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller signs a ball before the Broncos take on the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Dec. 8, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) out for warm ups before the Broncos take on the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Dec. 8, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) sees Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) in the end zone for the Broncos first score in the first quarter as the Broncos take on the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Dec. 8, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) holds on to the ball for a touchdown in the first quarter to make the score 6-0 as the Broncos take on the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Dec. 8, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) celebrates his touchdown in the first quarter to make the score 6-0 as the Broncos take on the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Dec. 8, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos tight end Jeff Heuerman (82) dives in the end zone to make the score 20-0 in the second quarter as the Broncos take on the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Dec. 8, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Royce Freeman (28) scores with 37 seconds left in the first half to make the score 30-3 as the Broncos take on the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Dec. 8, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Royce Freeman (28) celebrates with wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) after he scores scores with 37 seconds left in the first half to make the score 30-3 as the Broncos take on the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Dec. 8, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos linebacker A.J. Johnson (45) causes a fumble with this hit on Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee (16) that is then recovered by Denver Broncos linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (97) who then hands the ball off to strong safety Kareem Jackson (22) that goes for a 70 yard touchdown run to make the score 13-0 in the first quarter as the Broncos take on the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Dec. 8, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos linebacker A.J. Johnson (45) caused a fumble with a hit on Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee (16) which was recovered by Denver Broncos linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (97) who handed the ball off to strong safety Kareem Jackson (22) pictured running for a 70 yard touchdown to make the score 13-0 in the first quarter as the Broncos take on the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Dec. 8, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos strong safety Kareem Jackson (22) heads down the field with free safety Justin Simmons (31) on a 70 yard fumble recovery for a touchdown to make the score 13-0 in the first quarter as the Broncos take on the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Dec. 8, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (97) sacks Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) in the first half as the Broncos take on the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Dec. 8, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) gets off a pass in the first half as the Broncos take on the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Dec. 8, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) pulls in a long pass for a first down in the first half as the Broncos take on the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Dec. 8, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostHouston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks down after another incomplete pass in the second half as the Broncos win over the Texans at 38-24 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Dec. 8, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostHouston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) dives over Denver Broncos strong safety Will Parks (34) for a touchdown in their loss to the the Broncos 38-24 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Dec. 8, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos strong safety Kareem Jackson (22) makes the catch on a tipped ball in the second half as the Broncos win over the Texans 38-24 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Dec. 8, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) hands off to running back Royce Freeman (28) as the Broncos win over the Texans 38-24 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Dec. 8, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos defensive end Adam Gotsis (99) gets to Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) in the second half as the Broncos win over the Texans 38-24 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Dec. 8, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio walks on the sidelines in the second half as the Broncos win over the Texans 38-24 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Dec. 8, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) surrounded by media as the Broncos win over the Texans 38-24 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Dec. 8, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostHouston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, left, and Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) after the Broncos win over the Texans 38-24 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Dec. 8, 2019.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock celebrates with fans as the Broncos win over the Texans 38-24 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Dec. 8, 2019.
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Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller signs a ball before the Broncos take on the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Dec. 8, 2019.
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By Katie Rausch | krausch@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The Denver Broncos visit the Houston Texans for the week 14 NFL game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019.