The Broncos have been talking for weeks about the need to get the running game back on track. After tough sledding in the first quarter, C.J. Anderson and Devontae Booker made that happen early in the second frame. The Broncos finally put together a substantive drive and Anderson capped it off with a 7-yard touchdown run to put the Broncos in front, 7-6. As soon as he crossed the plane, Anderson sprinted down the field and didn’t stop until he found his spot on the sideline.

2. Sanders gets it done

After a textbook tackle by Aqib Talib on Texans receiver Will Fuller V halted Houston’s next drive, the Broncos took over looking for more.