The Denver Broncos (6-2) visit the Houston Texans (3-4) at NRG Stadium in Houston for a Week 9 showdown, and USA TODAY's panel of NFL experts have locked in their picks and predictions for the action. Here's everything you need to know before kickoff on Sunday, November 2, including live updated odds and injury report news.

Trysta Krick and Jay Croucher discuss the upcoming matchup between the Broncos and Texans and why Denver's offense is "a little suspect" with potential to struggle against Houston's high-powered defense.

The Broncos (6-2) are listed as 1-point favorites against the Texans (3-4), who are coming off a 26-15 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The over/under for total points scored between Denver and Houston has been set at 39.5.

After two bad weeks, it's back to the winning ways for me with my NFL picks. I went 9-4 against the spread last week and 10-3 straight up. That's my kind of week. It ups my season records to 64-57 ATS and 86-34-1 straight up.

The Texans have three clear needs ahead of the NFL's trade deadline. Jonathan M. Alexander answers readers' questions about that and more Week 9 topics.

The Broncos continue to pressure the quarterback at a franchise-record rate. This week, the hits must become sacks.

Nix spent much of his postgame presser praising his Broncos teammates for their efforts. He also called their showing a “really good performance.” However, he said he was “glad” to field one question about whether or not he ever feels the need to prove himself.

The Indianapolis Colts tightened their grip on the one seed with a dominant victory over the Tennessee Titans. Daniel Jones was faultless, Michael Pittman Jr was ridiculous and Jonathan Taylor was ruthless - and that was just on offence.