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PHOTOS: Denver Broncos fall to Houston Texans 22-17 in NFL Week 13

Along with teammates, Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward (1) celebrates his interception off of Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) at the end of the game to stop a late drive by Denver at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Dec. 3, 2023. The Houston Texans beat the Denver Broncos 22-17 during week 13 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) heads out to the field for warmups through the visiting team tunnel at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. The Houston Texans take on the Denver Broncos during week 13 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine (25) warms up before the game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. The Houston Texans take on the Denver Broncos during week 13 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) listens to music during warmups before the game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. The Houston Texans take on the Denver Broncos during week 13 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton’s wife and goddaughter came down on the field before the game to get some photos at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. The Houston Texans take on the Denver Broncos during week 13 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) celebrates after sacking Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the first half at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. The Houston Texans took on the Denver Broncos during week 13 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) makes a face as he sits on the sideline during the first half at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. The Houston Texans beat the Denver Broncos 22-17 during week 13 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre (5), left, and his teammate Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24), right, breakup a pass to Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) during the first half at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. The Houston Texans took on the Denver Broncos during week 13 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14), left, has a pass go through his hands during the first half at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. The Houston Texans took on the Denver Broncos during week 13 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) gets up after being sacked during the first half at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. The Houston Texans took on the Denver Broncos during week 13 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49), right, draws a personal foul after pushing Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7), left, during the first half at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. The Houston Texans took on the Denver Broncos during week 13 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton, second from right, draws a personal foul after pushing Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, left, during the first half at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. The Houston Texans took on the Denver Broncos during week 13 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24), right, looks over at Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) after Stingley broke up a pass thrown to Mims during the first half at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. The Houston Texans took on the Denver Broncos during week 13 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) returns a kick during the first half at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. The Houston Texans took on the Denver Broncos during week 13 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) gets up after being sacked during the first half of a game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston on Dec. 3, 2023. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is hit as he passes the ball by Houston Texans defensive end Jonathan Greenard (52) during the first half at NRG Stadium in Houston on Dec. 3, 2023. The Houston Texans took on the Denver Broncos during week 13 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the second half at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. The Houston Texans beat the Denver Broncos 22 to 17 during week 13 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14), left, and teammate wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) talks on the bench near the end ot the second half at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. The Houston Texans beat the Denver Broncos 22 to 17 during week 13 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) keeps the ball himself and ruches up the field during the second half at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. The Houston Texans beat the Denver Broncos 22 to 17 during week 13 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) keeps the ball himself and rushes up the field during the second half at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. The Houston Texans beat the Denver Broncos 22 to 17 during week 13 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward (1), bottom center, intercepts a pass intended for Denver Broncos tight end Lucas Krull (85) at the end of the game to stop a late drive by Denver at NRG Stadium in Houston on Dec. 3, 2023. The Houston Texans beat the Denver Broncos 22-17 during week 13 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)