Here are the heroes and zeros from the Broncos’ 22-17 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon at NRG Stadium. Heroes Denver’s situational defense: It could have been a rout by halftime. But the Broncos personified the bend-don’t-break ideal, making timely stops in the final third of the field. Houston was held to field goals of 29, 38 and 38 yards while Denver’s offense could do nothing but punt.