Denver Broncos 2 minute drill vs. the Texans
Tied with 0:50 left in the fourth quarter of 2025 Week 9 at NRG Stadium, the Denver Broncos got the ball at DEN 36 with 2 timeouts and needed any score to win.
On this drive the Broncos, coached by Sean Payton, kicked a field goal. Final score: DEN 18, HOU 15.
SituationTied · 0:50
StartDEN 36
Timeouts2 vs 2
Drive resultField goal
FinalW 18–15
Coach score67
The real drive, play by play
Each graded snap shows how the real call compares with the best option, using the same win-probability model as the game (1 elite, 2 solid, 3 questionable). Spikes and kneel-downs aren't graded.
| Clock | Down · spot | Play | Call grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:50 | 1 & 10 · DEN 36 | (:50) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 12-R.Harvey pushed ob at DEN 39 for 3 yards (2-C.Bullock). | Questionable best: Intermediate |
| 00:44 | 2 & 7 · DEN 39 | (:44) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix scrambles left end ran ob at HOU 36 for 25 yards (29-M.Stewart). | Questionable best: Intermediate |
| 00:35 | 1 & 10 · HOU 36 | (:35) 27-J.Dobbins right tackle to HOU 27 for 9 yards (2-C.Bullock). | Solid best: Quick Game |
| 00:29 | Timeout #2 by HOU at 00:29. | ||
| 00:29 | 2 & 1 · HOU 27 | (:29) 27-J.Dobbins right guard to HOU 25 for 2 yards (0-A.Al-Shaair). | Questionable best: Intermediate |
| 00:24 | Timeout #3 by HOU at 00:24. | ||
| 00:24 | 1 & 10 · HOU 25 | (:24) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix left end to HOU 16 for 9 yards (72-T.Togiai). | Solid best: Inside Run |
| 00:03 | Timeout #2 by DEN at 00:03. | ||
| 00:03 | 2 & 1 · HOU 16 | (:03) 3-W.Lutz 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw. Penalty on HOU-11-T.Smith, Defensive Offside, declined. | Elite |
Game info
- Head coach: Sean Payton
- Stadium: NRG Stadium (closed)
- Weather: Temp: 67° F, Humidity: 59%, Wind: N 7 mph
- Date: 2025-11-02
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