Final2023 Week 13

Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX

Denver Broncos vs Houston Texans, Week 13 2023

Denver Broncos

Away

17

Houston Texans

HomeWon

22

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Broncos037717
Texans1033622

DEN 17HOU 22 Final

  • Passing leader

    C.J. Stroud

    HOU · QB

    16.1PPR pts

    16/27, 274 YDS, 1 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Nico Collins

    HOU · WR

    34.1PPR pts

    9 REC, 191 YDS, 1 TD

  • Broncos leader

    Russell Wilson

    DEN · QB

    18.8PPR pts

    15/26, 186 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INT, 1 RUSH TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Derek Stingley Jr.

    HOU

    2 INT, 1 TKL

Texans 22, Broncos 17: Houston beats Denver

Houston led 13–3 at halftime and won 22–17, though Denver took the second half 14–9. The Texans finished with a 353–282 edge in total offense and averaged 5.6 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Broncos went 0-for-11 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Texans kept the ball for 33:04 and finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +0.8 yards/play HOU 5.6 · DEN 4.8
  • +3 turnover margin HOU 0 turnovers
  • +71 total yards HOU 353 · DEN 282

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Texans Won

Houston won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Broncos vs Texans
BroncosStatTexans
4.8Yards per play5.6
3Turnovers0
282Total yards353
Other team stats
59Plays63
0%Third-down conversion25%
26:56Time of possession33:04

Scoring Summary

The Texans scored two touchdowns and three field goals; the Broncos scored two touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Broncos vs Texans
TimeTeamPlayDENHOU
1st quarter
10:11HOUMatt Ammendola 29-yard FG Takes lead03
3:49HOUDameon Pierce 3-yard TD run Extends leadMatt Ammendola XP010
2nd quarter
12:54HOUMatt Ammendola 38-yard FG Extends lead013
1:24DENWil Lutz 34-yard FG313
3rd quarter
8:51HOUMatt Ammendola 38-yard FG Extends lead316
4:47DENRussell Wilson → Courtland Sutton, 45-yard TDWil Lutz XP1016
4th quarter
14:16HOUC.J. Stroud → Nico Collins, 3-yard TD Extends lead2-pt try failed1022
12:04DENRussell Wilson 1-yard TD runWil Lutz XP1722

Fantasy Points: Broncos vs Texans, Week 13 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Nico CollinsHOUWR34.1 PTSWR3
  2. Russell WilsonDENQB18.8 PTSQB11
  3. C.J. StroudHOUQB16.1 PTSQB15
  4. Courtland SuttonDENWR15.7 PTSWR19

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
C.J. StroudHOUQB16.1QB1516/27274106110106.1Start/Sit →
Russell WilsonDENQB18.8QB1115/26186131044153.2
Davis MillsHOUQB0.7QB321/11800———118.8Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Nico CollinsHOUWR34.1WR3WR———1291911Start/Sit →
Courtland SuttonDENWR15.7WR19WR———72771Start/Sit →
Dameon PierceHOURB10.1RB22RB15411————Start/Sit →
Javonte WilliamsDENRB10.0RB23RB1346033240Start/Sit →
Brevin JordanHOUTE9.4TE10TE———53640Start/Sit →
Jerry JeudyDENWR8.1WR42WR———43510Start/Sit →
Devin SingletaryHOURB5.0RB33RB83601140Start/Sit →
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB4.1RB36RB41502260Start/Sit →
Samaje PerineDENRB2.6RB47RB1102250Start/Sit →
Dare OgunbowaleHOURB2.5RB50RB11011140Start/Sit →
Marvin MimsDENWR2.3WR70WR1802150
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR2.2WR74WR———11120Start/Sit →
John MetchieHOUWR1.9WR81WR———3190
Adam TrautmanDENTE1.6TE44TE———2160Start/Sit →
Andrew BeckHOURB1.5RB56RB———2150
Eric SaubertHOUTE1.5TE45TE———1150Start/Sit →
Noah BrownHOUWR0.0—WR———2000
Lucas KrullDENTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Courtland SuttonWR51 snaps85%
  2. Jerry JeudyWR42 snaps70%
  3. Javonte WilliamsRB39 snaps65%
  4. Adam TrautmanTE38 snaps63%
  5. Chris ManhertzTE25 snaps42%

Target Share24 targets

  1. Courtland Sutton29%, 7 targets
  2. Jerry Jeudy17%, 4 targets
  3. Javonte Williams13%, 3 targets
  4. Samaje Perine8%, 2 targets
  5. Adam Trautman8%, 2 targets
  6. Other25%, 6 targets

Carry Share29 carries

  1. Javonte Williams45%, 13 carries
  2. Russell Wilson34%, 10 carries
  3. Jaleel McLaughlin14%, 4 carries
  4. Samaje Perine3%, 1 carries
  5. Marvin Mims3%, 1 carries

Houston Texans

Snap Share

  1. Noah BrownWR55 snaps81%
  2. Nico CollinsWR55 snaps81%
  3. Brevin JordanTE51 snaps75%
  4. Robert WoodsWR32 snaps47%
  5. Devin SingletaryRB31 snaps46%

Target Share27 targets

  1. Nico Collins44%, 12 targets
  2. Brevin Jordan19%, 5 targets
  3. John Metchie11%, 3 targets
  4. Noah Brown7%, 2 targets
  5. Andrew Beck7%, 2 targets
  6. Other11%, 3 targets

Carry Share30 carries

  1. Dameon Pierce50%, 15 carries
  2. Devin Singletary27%, 8 carries
  3. C.J. Stroud20%, 6 carries
  4. Dare Ogunbowale3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Courtland SuttonDENWR5185%729%0
Noah BrownHOUWR5581%27%0
Nico CollinsHOUWR5581%1244%0
Brevin JordanHOUTE5175%519%0
Jerry JeudyDENWR4270%417%0
Javonte WilliamsDENRB3965%313%13
Adam TrautmanDENTE3863%28%0
Robert WoodsHOUWR3247%00%0
Devin SingletaryHOURB3146%14%8
Chris ManhertzDENTE2542%00%0
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR2542%14%0
Andrew BeckHOURB2740%27%0
Dameon PierceHOURB2638%00%15
Lucas KrullDENTE2237%14%0
John MetchieHOUWR2435%311%0
Marvin MimsDENWR1830%28%1
Eric SaubertHOUTE1928%14%0
Samaje PerineDENRB1220%28%1
Dare OgunbowaleHOURB1116%14%1
Brandon JohnsonDENWR915%00%0
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB915%28%4
Tank DellHOUWR913%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+14.1Nico Collins34.1 PTS vs 20.0 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−3.3Noah Brown0.0 PTS vs 3.3 xFP
  • Highest expected volume20.0 xFPNico Collins34.1 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Nico CollinsHOU · WR34.120.0+14.181%44% tgt—000%1244%
Russell WilsonDEN · QB18.817.1+1.7100%26 att—261033%00%
C.J. StroudHOU · QB16.115.0+1.197%27 att—27620%00%
Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB10.013.0−3.065%43% car—01343%313%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR15.711.7+4.085%29% tgt—000%729%
Dameon PierceHOU · RB10.19.2+0.938%50% car—01550%00%
Brevin JordanHOU · TE9.48.3+1.175%19% tgt—000%519%
Jerry JeudyDEN · WR8.16.7+1.470%17% tgt—000%417%
Devin SingletaryHOU · RB5.06.6−1.646%27% car—0827%14%
Jaleel McLaughlinDEN · RB4.15.8−1.715%13% car—0413%28%
John Metchie IIIHOU · WR1.95.0−3.135%11% tgt—000%311%
Marvin Mims Jr.DEN · WR2.34.0−1.730%8% tgt—013%28%
Samaje PerineDEN · RB2.64.0−1.420%8% tgt—013%28%
Adam TrautmanDEN · TE1.63.3−1.763%8% tgt—000%28%
Andrew BeckHOU · RB1.53.3−1.840%7% tgt—000%27%
Noah BrownHOU · WR0.03.3−3.381%7% tgt—000%27%
Dare OgunbowaleHOU · RB2.52.3+0.216%4% tgt—013%14%
Eric SaubertHOU · TE1.51.7−0.228%4% tgt—000%14%
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDEN · WR2.21.7+0.542%4% tgt—000%14%
Lucas KrullDEN · TE0.01.7−1.737%4% tgt—000%14%
Michael BurtonDEN · RB0.40.6−0.2—3% car—013%00%
Davis MillsHOU · QB0.70.4+0.33%1 att—100%00%

Team totals: Broncos 24 targets and 30 carries; Texans 27 targets and 30 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Russell Wilson

DEN · QB · 18.8 pts on 17.1 expected

15 of 26 passing for 186 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 interceptions; 10 carries for 44 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.1 expected.

C.J. Stroud

HOU · QB · 16.1 pts on 15.0 expected

16 of 27 passing for 274 yards, 1 touchdown; 6 carries for 11 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.0 expected.

Start/Sit: C.J. Stroud →

Javonte Williams

DEN · RB · 10.0 pts on 13.0 expected

3 targets (13% of the team's), 3 catches for 24 yards; 13 carries (43% of the team's) for 46 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Javonte Williams →

Courtland Sutton

DEN · WR · 15.7 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (29% of the team's), 2 catches for 77 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Courtland Sutton →

Nico Collins Ran hot

HOU · WR · 34.1 pts on 20.0 expected

12 targets (44% of the team's), 9 catches for 191 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 20.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Nico Collins →

Dameon Pierce

HOU · RB · 10.1 pts on 9.2 expected

15 carries (50% of the team's) for 41 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Dameon Pierce →

Samaje Perine

DEN · RB · 2.6 pts on 4.0 expected

2 targets (8% of the team's), 2 catches for 5 yards; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 1 yard.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 4.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Samaje Perine →

Adam Trautman

DEN · TE · 1.6 pts on 3.3 expected

2 targets (8% of the team's), 1 catch for 6 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 3.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Adam Trautman →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Denver Broncos

  • Stock up: Javonte Williams played 65% of the snaps, up from a 47% season average.
  • Stock down: Samaje Perine played 20% of the snaps, down from a 36% season average.
  • Stock down: Adam Trautman played 63% of the snaps, down from a 80% season average.

Houston Texans

  • Stock up: Brevin Jordan played 75% of the snaps, up from a 21% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Broncos defense and Texans defense
Points allowed toBroncos DTexans D
QBs17.617.1
RBs26.620.3
WRs31.631.2
TEs15.713.9

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Houston opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Texans win probability

Texans win probability by game minuteTexans started at 50%, stood at 85% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +9Ammendola 29-yd FG50% → 59%Q1 10:11
  2. +20Pierce 3-yd TD run60% → 79%Q1 3:49
  3. −17Wilson → Sutton, 45-yd TD95% → 78%Q3 4:47
  4. +15Stroud → Collins, 3-yd TD82% → 97%Q4 14:16
  5. −18Wilson 1-yd TD run98% → 80%Q4 12:04

Swing in Texans win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Broncos vs Texans
Denver BroncosMeasureHouston Texans
59Plays63
49%Pass rate52%
5.7Yds / dropback8.0
3.9Yds / carry3.0
0/11Third downs4/16

Efficiency edge Houston ran 4 more plays and gained 2.3 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • DEN Sutton 29% · Jeudy 17% · Williams 13%
  • HOU Collins 44% · Jordan 19% · Metchie 11%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Broncos vs Texans
ResultDENHOU
Touchdowns22
Field goals13
Punts67
Turnovers30

HOU turnover edge: +3

  • The Texans opened the scoring on their second possession, a 5-play, 36-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Texans drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to five minutes.
All 26 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
HOUQ1 15:00391:52Punt
DENQ1 13:08370:54Punt
HOUQ1 12:145362:03Field goal
DENQ1 10:113-42:00Punt
HOUQ1 8:1110784:22Touchdown
DENQ1 3:494202:43Punt
HOUQ1 1:067693:12Field goal
DENQ2 12:545252:59Punt
HOUQ2 9:555113:22Punt
DENQ2 6:3313565:09Field goal
HOUQ2 1:244191:10Punt
DENQ2 0:141-10:14End of half
DENQ3 15:003-62:07Punt
HOUQ3 12:537404:02Field goal
DENQ3 8:51371:51Punt
HOUQ3 7:00300:53Punt
DENQ3 6:073581:20Touchdown
HOUQ3 4:476103:43Punt
DENQ3 1:04100:05Interception
HOUQ3 0:594211:43Touchdown
DENQ4 14:165752:12Touchdown
HOUQ4 12:043-71:36Punt
DENQ4 10:28240:55Interception
HOUQ4 9:338334:57Punt
DENQ4 4:3614724:27Interception
HOUQ4 0:091-10:09End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Broncos vs Texans Head-to-Head

The Broncos and Texans first met in 2004 and have played 11 times since.

All-time series
7–4Broncos lead, 11 meetings since 2004
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Broncos win
37–132013
Largest Texans win
31–132007

Since 2021

2–1 Broncos lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. B = Broncos win, T = Texans win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Broncos vs Texans
BroncosStatTexans
8-9Record10-7
21.0Points per game22.2
298.4Yards per game342.4
5.0Yards per play5.4
24.3Points allowed per game20.8
370.8Yards allowed per game330.7

Broncos and Texans in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Bronco or a Texan, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Broncos vs Texans Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Broncos vs Texans Week 13 game?

The Houston Texans beat the Denver Broncos 22–17 in Week 13 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX, on December 3, 2023. See the Texans' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Broncos vs Texans?

The final score was Texans 22, Broncos 17. The Texans led 13–3 at halftime, and the second half went Broncos 14, Texans 9.

What happened in the Broncos vs Texans game?

Houston led 13–3 at halftime and won 22–17, though Denver took the second half 14–9. The Texans finished with a 353–282 edge in total offense and averaged 5.6 yards per play. Nico Collins led all players with 9 catches for 191 yards and a touchdown. The Broncos committed 3 turnovers, the Texans none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Broncos vs Texans?

Nico Collins led the game with 34.1 PPR fantasy points, the WR3 of Week 13, on 9 catches for 191 yards and a touchdown. Russell Wilson was next with 18.8 (QB11). See Nico Collins's 2023 game log.

Who led Broncos vs Texans in passing, rushing and receiving?

C.J. Stroud (HOU) led all passers with 16 of 27 for 274 yards and a touchdown. Javonte Williams (DEN) led in rushing with 13 carries for 46 yards. Nico Collins (HOU) led in receiving with 9 catches for 191 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Nico Collins score against the Broncos?

Nico Collins scored 34.1 points in PPR leagues, 29.6 in half-PPR and 25.1 in standard scoring against the Broncos in Week 13 of the 2023 season, on 9 catches for 191 yards and a touchdown. He drew 44% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Broncos vs Texans?

Nico Collins outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 34.1 PPR points on 20.0 xFP (+14.1). Noah Brown fell furthest short, with 0.0 points on 3.3 xFP (−3.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Broncos vs Texans?

Nico Collins had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 20.0 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 34.1. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Texans beat the Broncos?

The Texans beat the Broncos 22–17 because they averaged 5.6 yards per play to 4.8, won the turnover battle 3–0, and outgained them 353–282.

Which team won the turnover battle in Broncos vs Texans?

The Texans won the turnover battle 3–0: the Broncos gave the ball away 3 times and the Texans not at all. The Texans won the game.

What is the all-time Broncos vs Texans record?

The Broncos lead the all-time series 7–4 across 11 meetings since 2004.

When did the Broncos and Texans last play before this game?

Before Week 13 of 2023, they last met in the 2022 season on September 18, 2022, when the Broncos beat the Texans 16–9.

What is the Broncos vs Texans record since 2021?

The Broncos lead 2–1 across 3 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.