Houston Texans vs. Denver Broncos – Week 2 Betting Preview

The betting odds for the Week 2 matchup between the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos suggest that Week 1 was an aberration for both teams. Denver is close to being the biggest favorite on the upcoming schedule, laying 10 points in its home opener.

Russell Wilson’s return to Seattle as Denver’s new quarterback ended in disastrous fashion. Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett took the ball out of Wilson’s hands in the final minute and settled for a 64-yard field goal attempt, which was unsuccessful and sealed a 17-16 Seahawks’ victory. The Texans blew a 17-point fourth-quarter lead in their home opener on the way to tying the Indianapolis Colts 20-20.

Let’s take a look at some key statistics and information about this matchup.

When is Houston Texans vs. Denver Broncos Week 2? 

Date/Time: Sept. 18, 4:25 p.m. ET 
Arena: Empower Field at Mile High
How to watch: CBS
Opening odds: Broncos -10 | DEN -460, HOU +370 | O/U 43.5

Week 2 Texans vs. Broncos Betting Odds 

Here’s the latest point spread and total for Sunday’s game.

Week 2 — Texans vs. Broncos Stats to Know 

(Use the FTN Bets Prop Shop to find the best odds for player prop bets)

• Broncos are 0-3 straight up and ATS in the last three games as favorites
• Texans are 2-2-1 straight up and 4-1 ATS against the spread in the last five games
• Week 1 games for Houston and Denver went under the total
• Texans have won exactly four games in back-to-back seasons
• Broncos are fourth in yards per game (433) and fifth in yards per play (6.8), but 26th in points — Denver fumbled twice at the opponents’ one-yard line
• Texans are 29th with 4.4 yards per play
• Russell Wilson went 29-of-42 for 340 yards and one touchdown in his Denver debut
• Davis Mills has 11 touchdown passes and two interceptions in his last six games
• Jerry Jeudy had four receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown in Week 1
• Brandin Cooks had seven receptions for 82 yards in Week 1 
• Javonte Williams had 108 combined rushing and receiving yards in Week 1
• Rex Burkhead led Houston with 14 carries for 40 yards in Week 1