The Denver Broncos are at NRG Stadium to throw down with the Houston Texans. With about 90 minutes until kickoff, the Broncos released their list of inactive players for this game.

The Broncos elevated tight end Marcedes Lewis and wide receiver Michael Bandy from the practice squad to the game-day roster for Week 9, the team announced Saturday. They will revert back to the practice squad on Monday.

Just days after signing with the Broncos' practice squad, tight end Marcedes Lewis is set to play on Sunday against the Texans.

Oct 26, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins (27) runs against Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) in the first half at Empower Field at Mile High. / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

"I just shouldn't have put my teammates and team in that position," Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw said after returning from a one-game suspension.

The Denver Broncos already face a tough battle against the Houston Texans on Sunday, and the degree of difficulty got a little harder today when Denver learned that receivers Nico Collins and Christian Kirk will return from injuries,

Dec 3, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) attempts to escape the grasp of Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images