Denver enters “Thursday Night Football” atop the AFC West, and the Broncos will look to keep pace in a competitive AFC race with a win.

The Denver Broncos are hosting the team's Throwback Game against the Las Vegas Raiders during Thursday Night Football, the Broncos announced in a press release on Wednesday.

The Denver Broncos (6-2) are set to go on the road to face the Houston Texans (3-4) in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Sunday, Nov. 2. A third Fairbairn field goal gives Houston a 9-7 lead over the Broncos.

The communication mistake that left Marvin Mims Jr. in the game late during a Week 8 blowout of the Cowboys continues to hurt the Broncos.

After making his Denver debut on Sunday, J.T. Gray was cut by the Broncos with an injury designation on Tuesday.

It's a short week for the Denver Broncos, who play their most bitter rival — the Las Vegas Raiders — on Thursday Night Football. The Broncos are coming off a defensive slugfest in Week 9's win over the Houston Texans, and divisional games are always challenging, especially with the Raiders.

Without Pat Surtain II, the Broncos and Sean Payton will have their hands full against Raiders tight end Brock Bowers on Thursday Night Football.

While preseason favorites Kansas City and Baltimore stumble along, the Denver Broncos are tied with fellow upstarts New England and Indianapolis for the best record in the NFL at 7-2. The Broncos are a game ahead of the Chargers and two ahead of the Chiefs in their quest to end Kansas City's nine-year reign atop the AFC