That pregame pep talk must have worked. Houston Texans scored more in this matchup (255.58) than their season average (225.2).
Denver Broncos would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've lost five in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Denver Broncos need some help then, averaging just 169.1 versus Houston Texans's 225.2.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Houston Texans (8-2) have a better record than Denver Broncos (2-8).
Even the computers think Houston Texans have better players. Their projected average points is higher (211.42) than Denver Broncos (182.6).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Houston Texans has left fewer points on the bench this season (246.4) than Denver Broncos (386.48).
Houston Texans don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Denver Broncos (2 vs 0).
Houston Texans are clutch masters, with more close wins than Denver Broncos (3 vs 1).
Houston Texans should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Denver Broncos (7 vs 2).
By position, Houston Texans have outscored Denver Broncos at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Houston Texans has a higher average scoring margin (28) than Denver Broncos this season (-23).
The starters for Houston Texans had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Denver Broncos (1).
Houston Texans came out victorious despite having more players on a bye this week (5) than Denver Broncos (2).
Don't worry Denver Broncos, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!