What a long strange trip it has been. Without question Matt Paradis Color Rush Jersey , the first seven games of season has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride for the Denver Broncos. After starting off their 2018 campaign with two thrilling victories, the team and its fans had a reason to be optimistic. Unfortunately, the success was short-lived and pessimism reared its ugly head as the franchise suffered a dreadful four-game losing streak.Despite gaining an impressive 14 point lead in the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens, the team vanished from the gridiron the remainder of the contest and surrendered 27 unanswered points en route to their first loss of the year. Looking to rebound at home the following week, the Broncos imploded and relinquished a two score advantage in the fourth quarter to lose a heart-breaker to the Kansas City Chiefs. Their week five road adventure against the New York Jets was absolutely pitiful, only to be followed up with another poor performance riddled with self-inflicted wounds that resulted in defeat against the Los Angeles Rams.The past four weeks have been an unexpected and absolute nightmare for the franchise and its fans. Many of us have been wondering, “What in the Hell happened?”There were no shortage of answers for how the Broncos could have fallen so hard, so fast. Whether it was lackluster coaching, poor individual play or just something larger at play — nothing was going right or as expected.A season that could have (and likely should have) started out with four wins and two losses turned out to be the exact opposite. It closely resembled what the team had endured just a year prior — a road leading to nowhere — with most all of Broncos Country losing faith in the team at a rapid pace and were seemingly all too eager to throw in the towel for the remainder of the year. In order to stop the mayhem something needed to be done. They desperately needed a win.On Thursday night, the Broncos did more than just win. They fulfilled what Von Miller had promised earlier in the week and embarked upon an ass-kicking of epic proportions against the Arizona Cardinals. It was a decisive victory in a game they dominated from start to finish. After weeks of despair, the Broncos just may have gotten their swagger back. At the very least Carlos Henderson Jersey , a much needed boost of confidence and source of inspiration to propel them to greater heights the rest of the season.“We knew what we needed to do. In those four games that we lost, there were two games that we should have won,” remarked offensive tackle Garett Bolles. “The ball didn’t bounce our way in those games but tonight, we wanted the whole country to know who we are and what they’re up for every time they come play us. They all better be ready because we’re coming.”Even with an enormous win against the Cardinals, the Broncos still have a lot to prove in order to change the narrative on their season to date — but it’s not too late to continue to make a statement. In just nine days, they will have a chance to make up for their late-game collapse a few weeks ago in a revenge game against the Chiefs. A win will put them back in playoff contention, but a loss would most certainly make those aspirations a virtual mirage. “This is just a little glimpse of how great we can be. When we play good for four quarters offensive, defensively, things become easier so we’re going to get people,” stated inside linebacker Todd Davis. “Like I said, this is the first time anyone has seen us play good football for four quarters. Now that we’ve done it once we can definitely do it again.”With nine games remaining https://www.broncosfanstore.com/Ronald-Leary-Jersey , it’s far too early to count the Broncos out. If they can execute and play efficient football like they did against Arizona — there is no telling how good they can be. Anything can happen on any given Sunday. Here is to hoping that this week’s win against Arizona is a sign of better things ahead and not just an aberration from what we have come to expect thus far. The Denver Broncos (3-5) keep finding ways to lose close games to good teams, so with the Houston Texans (5-3) coming to town they definitely need a bring home a win if only to give them all the confidence knowing they can win these types of games. Ending the Texans five-game winning streak would definitely be the kind of boost that this Broncos team can use heading into the Bye. Collectively, the Mile High Report is staring another Broncos loss in the face, this time a 27-24 home defeat to the Texans. Individually, our score predictions varied wildly. I added those below.Broncos 31, Texans 20Every time I do these prediction posts, I look at the Broncos schedule (as if I forgot) and realize this team has played a brutal schedule the first half of the season. The only loss against a bad team came against the New York Jets after a deflating loss at home to the Kansas City Chiefs. At 3-5, this team is clearly better than their record, but they need to prove it by actually beating a team with a winning record for a change. That starts this week. - Tim LynchTexans 37, Broncos 17This has all the makings of a potential beatdown, and not in a good way.Last time Denver played the Chiefs close Royce Freeman Color Rush Jersey , they got blown out the next week by a far inferior New York Jets team. This time, they have the red hot Texans with a young QB in Deshaun Watson who is regaining last year’s form and looks to be finally recovering from his knee injury.Add in Houston’s fierce pass rush, and the fact that the franchise just traded its longest tenured player signaling a potential white flag on the season, and this has all the makings of a classic embarrassment game that we Bronco fans have become all too familiar with over the last few years. - Jeff EssaryBroncos 24, Texans 22I’m going to bank on the hope that Sutton shines with his new opportunity, and that the returns of Jared Velheer and Su’a Cravens give the Broncos just enough of a boost to get over the top. For the first time in a while, the Broncos are on the short list side of the pre-game injury reports, so perhaps there’s some wiggle room. Especially with 4 CBs on the Texans’ injury report- 2 out, 2 questionable. For the offense, the challenge presented by Watt & Clowney is undeniable. But then so is the challenge presented by Miller & Chubb. These two pass rushing duos may decide the course of the game. - Taylor KotheTexans 30, Broncos 27If recent home history is an indicator Brandon Marshall Jersey , the Broncos will have all the firepower to win this game. They’ve held the Chiefs and Rams to season lows even in defeat. But they also just traded away DT, so there might be some revenge factors going on there for Houston. Most of me thinks the Texans will win because Deshaun Watson is a freak of nature, but the rest of me thinks that if the Broncos can ground the Chiefs and Rams, then they can ground the Texans at home. The only thing is, is that Bradley Roby and Adam Jones won’t be playing, and the last I checked, Yaidom kinda sucks (even though I think he’ll eventually be really good). Von Miller also has been hobbled all week by a knee injury and on Friday was wearing a “pretty hefty” knee brace. This doesn’t sit well with me at all. - Pete BaronTexans 33, Broncos 27As I said on the MHR Radio Podcast with Ian St. Clair, turnovers lead to points, and both of these teams are prone to giving the ball away. Keenum will be constantly harassed by JJ Watt and Jadaveon Clowney. Deshaun Watson has been known to throw a pick or two. It looks like this could end up being a high scoring game. Not outrageous, but enough to be interesting. Unfortunately https://www.broncosfanstore.com/Devontae-Booker-Jersey , I think the Broncos find a way to lose it in the end. 33-27 Texans. - Adam MalnatiTexans 24, Broncos 17As Jeff noted, the week after Denver’s first loss to the Chiefs, it got embarrassed by the Jets. I don’t think Sunday’s game against the Texans will be that lopsided, but it has that potential to be. Watt, Clowney and that Houston pass rush could make Keenum a permanent fixture in the Whatever It’s-Named-Stadium’s turf. The thought of Bolles, Turner and Veldheer against Watt and Co. ... eek! My only hope is that when Thomas is shown on the screens wearing a Texans jersey prior to the game, Broncos Country gives him a Rocky Mountain Thunder show of appreciation. - Ian St. ClairGive us your score predictions in the comments section below.