Houston Texans 2 minute drill vs. the Broncos
Tied with 1:14 left in the fourth quarter of 2025 Week 9 at NRG Stadium, the Houston Texans got the ball at HOU 13 with 2 timeouts and needed any score to win.
On this drive the Texans, coached by DeMeco Ryans, punted. Final score: HOU 15, DEN 18.
SituationTied · 1:14
StartHOU 13
Timeouts2 vs 2
Drive resultPunt
FinalL 15–18
Coach score70
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 (2 elite, 1 solid, 1 bad call). Spikes and kneel-downs aren't graded.
| Clock | Down · spot | Play | Call grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01:14 | 1 & 10 · HOU 13 | (1:14) (Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass incomplete short right to 13-C.Kirk. | Solid best: Quick Game |
| 01:09 | 2 & 10 · HOU 13 | (1:09) (Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass short left to 81-J.Higgins ran ob at HOU 17 for 4 yards. | Elite best: Outside Run |
| 01:05 | 3 & 6 · HOU 17 | (1:05) (Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass incomplete short right [99-Z.Allen]. | Elite best: Quick Game |
| 01:00 | 4 & 6 · HOU 17 | (1:00) 6-T.Townsend punts 55 yards to DEN 28, Center-40-A.Brinkman. 83-M.Bandy to DEN 36 for 8 yards (35-J.Hansen). | Bad call best: Short Middle |
Game info
- Head coach: DeMeco Ryans
- Stadium: NRG Stadium (closed)
- Weather: Temp: 67° F, Humidity: 59%, Wind: N 7 mph
- Date: 2025-11-02
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