Best Broncos vs. Texans Player Props & TD Picks for NFL Week 9

My Broncos vs. Texans player props anticipate the potential for a real rock fight in Houston as both defenses could limit the success of the opposing offenses.

Our NFL predictions for Week 9 have identified player props for Dalton Schultz and RJ Harvey that could fall short of the target due to the strengths of the defenses on the other side. Plus, a longshot touchdown prop that would make for one heckuva sweat if it’s still alive come the fourth quarter. The action for Broncos vs. Texans kicks off from NRG Stadium in Houston, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET (FOX). The Texans are 2.5-point betting favorites.

✅ Broncos vs. Texans player prop bets

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💰 Best Broncos vs. Texans player props

⬇️ Dalton Schultz receptions: Under 3.5 (-125) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Broncos have surrendered just 30 receptions to tight ends across eight games this season (3.75 per game), tied for the third-lowest rate in the NFL. Denver has held five straight starting TEs below 3.5 receptions.

Dalton Schultz has become a trusted member of the Houston receiving corps for CJ Stroud, but logged just two receptions last week in a more favorable matchup against San Francisco.

BetMGM offers this line at 3.5 receptions with -125 odds on Under. The implied probability at those odds is 55.56%, and the profit on a $10 bet would be $8.00.

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⬇️ RJ Harvey rushing yards: Under 17.5 (-109) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

RJ Harvey had a breakout performance in last week's win over the Cowboys, scoring a pair of touchdowns while averaging 6.6 yards per carry. But if I know Sean Payton like I think I do, that strong outing won't influence playing time for the rookie running back this week against Houston.

Harvey still only drew seven carries and saw the field for only 27% of snaps in Week 8. The Houston defense allows just 88.4 rushing yards per game (5th in NFL) and limited Dallas to 48 team rushing yards last week.

The best odds on this prop come from DraftKings with -109 odds on Under, equating to an implied probability of 52.15%. A winning $10 wager on this prop would profit $9.17.

6️⃣ Best Broncos vs. Texans touchdown scorer bet

🔥 TD pick: No Touchdown (+5000) ⭐⭐⭐

It’s almost never a sensible bet, but in a game between two of the most lethal defenses in the NFL, it could be a fun one: We’re betting no touchdowns to be scored in this football game.

The game total is 39.5, so it’s not a likely result. But the Broncos have held three opponents (the Titans, Bengals and Jets) without a touchdown this season. The Texans have held only the Titans without a touchdown this season, but boast the top scoring defense (14.7 PPG) in the NFL.

Because of the longshot nature of the wager (1.96% based on +5000 odds from DraftKings), I do recommend bumping down to 0.5 units for this prop bet. A winning $5 wager on this prop would profit $250.

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📺 How to watch Broncos vs. Texans

• Date: Sunday, Nov. 2
• Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
• Location: NRG Stadium (Houston)
• TV: FOX