Broncos vs. Texans Video: Highlights of Texans' 31-25 Win

Peyton Manning may have answered questions about his arm strength, but J.J. "Killer" Watt was the game's most valuable player. He dominated the line of scrimmage with two-and-a-half sacks, four quarterback hits and four tackles for a loss.

His constant pressure wreaked havoc in the Denver Broncos' backfield and helped dig a hole Denver couldn't get out of.

Manning did finish with 330 yards and two touchdown passes, but much of that came when the Broncos were playing catch-up, and passing almost exclusively.

This game was chippy throughout and it featured a nasty shot from Joe Mays to Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub. The latter had his helmet knocked off, and he suffered an ear laceration, but he only missed one play.

Schaub threw for 290 yards and four touchdowns in the game. The Texans once held a 31-11 lead in the fourth quarter.

To the Broncos credit they battled back, but they couldn't get it done in the end. Houston moved to 3-0 as the only undefeated team remaining in the AFC, and the Broncos dropped to 1-2 on the season.

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