The Denver Broncos started the second half with a scoring drive, to put the score at 17-7. Tim Tebow and Jabar Gaffney connected on a 50-yard reception, which was followed by two Correll Buckhalter runs. After a nine-yard gain, Buckhalter ran six yards to enter the end zone and put the Broncos on the board.
However, the Texans' Neil Rackers countered with a 54-yard field goal to put his team up, 20-7.