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Russell Wilson threw for 219 yards and a touchdown as the Broncos fended off the Texans 16-9 in their home opener in Denver. Wilson completed only 14-of-31 passes and also threw a pick, but put Denver ahead in the fourth quarter with a 22-yard TD pass to Eric Saubert. Javonte Williams rushed for a game-high 75 yards and Courtland Sutton caught seven passes for 122 yards. Dre'Mont Jones had two sacks for the Broncos, who improved to 1-and-1. Ka'imi Fairbairn was a perfect 3-for-3 on field goal attempts for Houston, which fell to oh-1-and-1. Davis Mills completed 19-of-38 passes for 177 yards in the loss.