Week 15 NFL capsule

Today's game

Denver (6-7) at Houston (6-7)

Time: 7:15 p.m., NFLN

Line: Texans by 3.

Series: Broncos lead series 1-0.

Last time: Broncos 31, Texans 13, Nov. 7, 2004 at Denver.

Last week: Broncos beat Chiefs 41-7; Texans beat Buccaneers 28-14.

Notes: Last week, WR Brandon Marshall (75 receptions, 1,029 yards) had career-high 10 catches for 115 yards and two TDs. Marshall topped 1,000 yards receiving for first time in career. … QB Jay Cutler threw four TDs and posted career-best passer rating of 141.0 last week. Cutler has TD pass in 15 of 18 career starts. … RB Travis Henry has three TDs in past two games, but will continue to split carries with RB Selvin Young, who finished with career-high 156 yards rushing last week. … Broncos are 2-4 on road. … DE Elvis Dumervil has 11 sacks, second best in AFC. ... Denver has worst kickoff return team in NFL with average starting position the 23. ... DE Mario Williams has sack in four straight, tying team record. His 9½ sacks are single-season team record and fourth best in AFC. ... WR Andre Johnson (41 receptions, 617 yards) has six TDs in six games and is averaging career-best 15 yards per catch. ... QB Sage Rosenfels (1,123 yards, 11 TDs) is 2-0 as starter, and will start in place of QB Matt Schaub (shoulder). ... RB Darius Walker finished with 46 yards rushing and 35 yards receiving in his first NFL action last week. Walker is likely to start over leading rusher Ron Dayne (ankle). ... Houston has minus-10 turnover differential, fourth worst in NFL. ... DT Amobi Okoye leads rookies with 5½ sacks. ... Coach Gary Kubiak was Broncos offensive coordinator for 11 seasons (1995-2005).