The Denver Broncos are preparing for a showdown with the Houston Texans, who are also 6-5 entering Week 13. The winner of this game has a good chance of making the playoffs, while the loser…

Let’s not entertain those ideas until we absolutely have to. But, suffice it to say, the Broncos are aware that they will face a highly motivated Texans team this week.

Expect neither team to hold back. However, as is always the case, the injury bug acts as a great leveler, and both teams are a little hampered this week.

Fortunately, the Broncos will have both Browning and Jeudy available on Sunday, but Mathis’ status is uncertain. And with the Texans’ potent wideouts, cornerback depth could be critical.

Mathis’ fall from grace this season, on the other hand, has been spectacular. After starting the season as the Broncos’ starting boundary corner opposite Patrick Surtain II, Mathis was demoted after a string of poor performances, with Fabian Moreau taking advantage of his opportunity to start.

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The Texans will be without one weapon in Schultz, while Stroud is banged up and so is one of his favorite targets, Dell. Stroud was a full go for all three days of practice this week, but Dell didn’t practice on Wednesday and was limited on Thursday and Friday.

Houston’s offensive tackles — Tunsil and Fant — are also nursing various nicks and dings, but they’re a full go for Sunday.