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While preseason favorites Kansas City and Baltimore stumble along, the Denver Broncos are tied with fellow upstarts New England and Indianapolis for the best record in the NFL at 7-2. The Broncos are a game ahead of the Chargers and two ahead of the Chiefs in their quest to end Kansas City's nine-year reign atop the AFC

It is becoming a familiar script. Denver QB Bo Nix struggled early, but found his rhythm in the fourth quarter for an 18-15 win.

When Wil Lutz authored a 34-yard kick to end the fourth quarter on Sunday afternoon, the 7-2 Denver Broncos topped the Houston Texans, 18-15, and secured their first six-game winning streak since the franchise's last Super Bowl winner back in 2015.

The Texans struggled on offense without C.J. Stroud, but defensive players stepped up in the locker room and accepted the blame for not stopping Bo Nix when they had to get a stop.

The NFL season continues in Week 9 when the Houston Texans host the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, streaming and NFL TV schedule.

The Denver Broncos might’ve walked out of NRG Stadium with a 7–2 record and sole possession of first place in the AFC West, but don’t mistake this one for a victory lap. Their 18–15 win over the Houston Texans was more of an escape act.

Bo Nix threw two touchdown passes and Wil Lutz made a 34-yard field goal as time expired and the Denver Broncos rallied to beat the Houston Texans 18-15 to extend their winning streak to six games.