Bo Nix Set to Surpass Carson Palmer’s NFL Record Against Texans
The Denver Broncos are currently holding a strong 6-2 record as they approach the midpoint of the season, having won five consecutive games. Their next challenge comes from the Houston Texans, a team that has improved significantly after a rough start to their season. This matchup in Week 9 is crucial, not only for standings but also for several Broncos players approaching career milestones.
Bo Nix’s Record-Breaking Opportunity
Quarterback Bo Nix is on the verge of making history. He needs just one passing touchdown to tie former QB Carson Palmer for the 10th-most passing touchdowns by a player in their first 26 career games. Nix’s recent performances have been outstanding, and reaching this milestone would also extend his active streak of passing touchdowns to 17 games.
Additional Milestones to Watch
- Courtland Sutton: One receiving touchdown will tie him with Steve Watson for the ninth most in franchise history. He recently surpassed Vance Johnson for the sixth-most receiving yards in team history.
- Javonte Dobbins: A 100-yard rushing game would mark him as the first Bronco since Melvin Gordon in 2021 to achieve three 100-yard games in a single season.
- Garett Bolles: Will start and surpass Dave Studdard for the third-most regular-season starts by a tackle in Broncos history.
- Zach Allen: Needs one sack to record at least five sacks in each of the last four seasons.
- Jonathon Bonitto: Requires two sacks to become the first Bronco since Von Miller to record double-digit sacks in consecutive seasons.
Upcoming Challenges Against Houston Texans
The Broncos face a formidable opponent in the Texans, who boast one of the NFL’s best defenses, complemented by their promising young quarterback, C.J. Stroud. Denver has a historical record of 6-4 against Houston, but the Broncos are only 2-2 on the road. The upcoming game is significant as it could influence playoff positioning, despite it being a conference matchup rather than a divisional one.
As the Broncos seek to improve their record to 7-2, fans remember the success of the 2015 season, which culminated in a Super Bowl victory. With Bo Nix leading the offense, the team appears more cohesive compared to the previous season under a different quarterback. The challenge in Houston will test their current momentum.
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