Broncos beat Houston 18-15 on last-play field goal

Broncos beat Houston 18-15 on last-play field goal

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The Denver Broncos secured an 18-15 victory over the Houston Texans with a last-second field goal by Wil Lutz, maintaining their unbeaten record when trailing in the fourth quarter. The win extended Denver's streak to six consecutive victories, improving their season record to 7-2, while Houston fell to 3-5. Lutz's 34-yard field goal marked the Broncos' only red zone appearance of the game. Bo Nix contributed crucial plays for Denver, including a 25-yard run and a 9-yard scramble that set up the game-winning kick.

Houston's offense struggled after quarterback C.J. Stroud exited early with a concussion. Backup quarterback Davis Mills completed 17 of 30 passes for 137 yards but failed to lead any touchdown drives. The Texans went 0-for-3 in the red zone and relied on five field goals from Ka’imi Fairbairn for their points. Denver's offense, led by Nix, accumulated 271 yards and

Originally by https://www.nbcsports.com/author/charean-williamson November 2, 2025
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