The Texans offense sputtered as C.J. Stroud was knocked out by a big hit in the second quarter. The Broncos kicked a game-winning field goal as time expired and beat Houston by a score of 18-15. The game featured a total of 16 punts and a combined five sacks. The Texans inducted team founder Janice McNair into the Ring of Honor at halftime.
C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans rushes the ball Denver Broncos. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Dalton Schultz #86 of the Houston Texans runs after a catch. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Texans fan poses outside NRG Stadium. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Dre Greenlaw #57 of the Denver Broncos reacts after a huge goal line stand against the Houston Texans. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Texans Cheerleaders entertain the crowd during a timeout. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Azeez al-Shaair #0 of the Houston Texans tackles Troy Franklin #11 of the Denver Broncos. Credit: Jack Gorman 
The Ultimate Fan looks on as the Houston Texans take on the Denver Broncos. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Nico Collins #12 of the Houston Texans reaches for the end zone. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Texans DJ on the ones and twos. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Jake Andrews #60 of the Houston Texans sets prior to the snap. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Texans fans tailgate before taking on the Broncos. Credit: Jack Gorman 
The Denver Broncos defense stop British Brooks #44 of the Houston Texans at the goal line. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Founder Janice McNair and Hannah McNair talk during the halftime induction. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Medical staff attend to a concussed C.J. Stroud. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Nico Collins #12 of the Houston Texans catches a reception. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos scrambles for a big gain in the fourth quarter. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Texans Cheerleaders entertain the crowd during a timeout. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Nick Chubb #21 of the Houston Texans rushes the ball against the Denver Broncos. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Texans fans tailgate before taking on the Broncos. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Woody Marks #27 of the Houston Texans charges ahead. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Davis Mills #10 of the Houston Texans on a quarterback sneak against the Denver Broncos. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Nico Collins #12 of the Houston Texans rushes the ball against the Denver Broncos. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Davis Mills #10 of the Houston Texans passes the ball against the Denver Broncos. 
Jonathon Cooper of the Denver Broncos sacks Davis Mills #10 of the Houston Texans. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Texans fans tailgate before taking on the Broncos. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Head coach Demeco Ryans of the Houston Texans looks on against the Denver Broncos. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Ka’Imi Fairbairn #15 of the Houston Texans kicks a field goal against the Denver Broncos. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kamari Lassiter #4 of the Houston Texans tackles Michael Bandy #83 of the Denver Broncos. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Texans fans wait for the gates to open. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Jaylin Smith #22 of the Houston Texans celebrates after recovering a muffed punt against the Denver Broncos. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Texans Cheerleaders entertain the crowd during a timeout. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Davis Mills #10 of the Houston Texans dives forward against the Denver Broncos. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Founder Janice McNair Ring of Honor is revealed at halftime. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Will Anderson Jr. #51 of the Houston Texans celebrates after a sack. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Xavier Hutchinson #19 of the Houston Texans celebrates after making a first down reception. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Nick Chubb #21 of the Houston Texans rushes the ball. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Derek Stingley Jr. #24 of the Houston Texans pursues a ball carrier. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Davis Mills #10 of the Houston Texans scrambles as Que Robinson #51 of the Denver Broncos pursues. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Texans fans tailgate before taking on the Broncos. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Jahdae Barron #12 of the Denver Broncos catches a touchdown. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Texans fans tailgate before taking on the Broncos. Credit: Jack Gorman 
A general view of the Janice McNair Ring of Honor logo. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Nico Collins #12 of the Houston Texans breaks up an interception by Talanoa Hufanga #9 of the Denver Broncos. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Nick Chubb #21 of the Houston Texans is stopped by the Denver Broncos defense. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Dare Ogunbowale #33 of the Houston Texans runs after the catch. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Jalen Pitre #5 of the Houston Texans makes a tackle. Credit: Jack Gorman 
M.J. Stewart #29 of the Houston Texans breaks up a pass. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Texans fan cooking it up before taking on the Broncos. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Wil Lutz #3 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Jeremy Crawshaw #16 of the Denver Broncos and Tommy Townsend #6 of the Houston Texans combined for 16 punts during the game. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Fans show their appreciation for founder Janice McNair. Credit: Jack Gorman