The struggling Denver Broncos host the equally struggling Houston Texans, Sunday Dec 26, with nothing but pride on the line. The Texans won their last meeting 31-13, at home, back in 2007. NFL oddsmakers have the Texans as -3 point road favorites over the Broncos while the game's total has been posted at 48.5 points. Be sure to get the latest NFL Point Spreads for your NFL Week 16 Picks on the Houston Texans vs Denver Broncos Betting Odds.
The Texans (5-9) (2-5 V) lost at Tennessee 17-31, in Week 15 and no playoffs in their future. QB Matt Schaub made 35 of 54 passes for 325 yards with two TD’s and one interception. RB Arian Foster had 11 carries for 15 yards and he made six catches for 46 yards. WR Andre Johnson made six catches for 79 yards with one TD and Kevin Walter made seven with a TD. Their defense got three sacks and one interception. The Texans have two games left — at Denver and against Jacksonville at Reliant Stadium. “It’s important that we finish on a high note and win these last two games,” fullback Vonta Leach said. “We don’t want to lay an egg.” The Texans offense is ranked fifth overall (377ypg) with a seventh ranked pass game (255ypg) and the NFL’s10th best running game (121ypg). They score the 11th most points per-game (23.8ppg). Arian Foster leads the Texans offense with 15 TD’s. The Texans face the Broncos 28th ranked defense (377ypg), their 19th ranked pass rush (226ypg) and their 31st ranked rush defense (150ypg). The Broncos give up the most amount of points per-game (28.9ppg).
The Broncos (3-11) (2-4 H) lost in Oakland 23-39, in Week 15, and will be golfing in two weeks. QB Kyle Orton completed 19 of 41 passes for 166 yards with no TD’s and three interceptions. RB Knowshon Moreno had 19 carries for 81 yards with a TD, while WR Jabar Gaffney made three catches for 48 yards. Their defense got no sacks and no interceptions. Healthy or not Kyle Orton is not likely to start the final two games at home. "Tim Tebow came in and managed our offense, did a nice job, led our football team, and it was a good start for us with him in there at quarterback," said Eric Studesville, the Broncos' interim head coach. Running back Knowshon Moreno left the game with what appeared to be a rib injury and did not return. He will be evaluated throughout the week. The Broncos offense is ranked 10th overall (352ypg) with the NFL’s fifth best ranked pass game (262ypg) and a 29th ranked running game (89ypg). They score the 19th least amount of points per-game (20.7ppg). Brandon Lloyd leads their offense with nine TD’s. The Broncos battle the Texans 30th ranked defense (377ypg), the NFL’s worst ranked pass rush (275ypg) and their ninth ranked rush defense (101ypg). The Texans give up the 30th most amount of points per-game (27.6ppg).
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Texans are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. loss.
- Texans are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.
- Texans are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. AFC.
- Broncos are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog of 0.5-3.0.
- Broncos are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Broncos last 4 home games.
Houston Texans vs Denver Broncos
When: Sun, Dec 26, 4:05 PM ET
Pick: Broncos -2.5
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