The injury bug has finally taken an interest in the Denver Broncos, with four players ruled out of Week 9's action vs. the Houston Texans. However, the Texans aren't exactly impervious to that insect's sting.

With offensive lineman Blake Fisher playing as a 'tight end,' Texans have found an extra push on run, and pass

Down in Dove Valley, newly minted Broncos left guard Alex Palczewski’s locker sits directly across from Garett Bolles. And for a 26-year-old who profiles as a tackle and says his last time playing on the left side of the O-line was the “Obama administration,” there may not be a better mentor in the NFL than the 33-year-old Bolles.

The Houston Texans currently sit at 3-4 and are in third place in the AFC South. While that doesn’t exactly scream juggernaut, there are signs that this team could be a sleeping giant.

Preview the NFL week 9 matchup between the Houston Texans and Broncos, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

Having Kirk back along with Pro Bowl wide receiver Nico Collins from a concussion provides a boost to a receiving corps that excelled against the 49ers. Especially Jaylin Noel, Xavier Hutchinson and Jayden Higgins.

It's also worth noting that the Broncos’ All-Pro linebacker Dre Greenlaw will return to the fold after missing one game through suspension, so it will be no mean feat for Stroud and Co. to gain positive traction irrespective of Surtain being sidelined.