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Four Instant Takeaways From Texans’ Ugly Win Over Raiders

Despite coming into the day heavily favored to take down the two-win Las Vegas Raiders, it was far from a dominating effort for the Houston Texans to come away with what's now their seventh win in a row and 10th on the year, squeezing out a 23-21 victory on their home field.

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Texans hand Raiders ninth straight loss, keep pace in division chase

Dalton Schultz caught a touchdown pass and set the Houston Texans' single-season record for catches by a tight end as they stopped the visiting Las Vegas Raiders 23-21 on Sunday to stay in contention for the AFC South title.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 21

Texans List Star Defender Among Inactives vs. Raiders

The Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders have officially unveiled their inactives list ahead of their Week 16 contest, giving an initial look at exactly who's in and who's out of the action for this weekend.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / December 21

Texans' DeMeco Ryans Shares Thoughts on Raiders' Pete Carroll

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll might be struggling to get wins from his lackluster 2-12 team, but his name still carries considerable weight amongst the NFL's coaching fraternity.

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

How many of the 55 NFL players to get a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns multiple times in the same season can you name in eight minutes?

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / December 21

Texans Will Be Without Key Offensive Weapon Against Raiders

The Houston Texans will be without a notable piece on the offensive end in Week 16 against the Las Vegas Raiders. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Texans are expected to rule out Woody Marks vs.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 21

Texans RB Woody Marks expected to miss Raiders clash with ankle injury

The Houston Texans should be feeling good headed into Week 16. Houston is 9-5 and riding a six-game winning streak ahead of a winnable game against Las Vegas on Sunday.

Houston Texans News / Total Apex Sports / December 21

Houston Texans Running Back Woody Marks Not Expected To Play In Week 16

If you were hoping to fire up the rookie sensation this week, you might want to grab a coffee and sit down. Woody Marks, who has been dealing with a nagging ankle issue, is officially trending toward the bench for Sunday’s showdown against the Raiders.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / December 21

Three Bold Predictions for How Texans vs. Raiders Will Play Out

The Houston Texans have Week 16 on tap against the Las Vegas Raiders in another matchup at NRG Stadium, eyeing a chance to extend their ongoing win streak from six games against a team that's faced a bit of struggles on both sides of the ball throughout this season.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 21

Texans’ Nick Chubb, Christian Kirk expected to play in Week 16 vs. Raiders

The Houston Texans are preparing to take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16. Houston cannot clinch a playoff spot, but their game can influence whether other teams clinch a spot this week.

DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 20

DeMeco Ryans Praises Unsung Hero Behind Texans’ Turnaround

If the 9-5 Houston Texans do get to where they want to get to this season, the debt of gratitude to their backup quarterback, Davis Mills, will be substantial.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 20

Texans Elevating Two Players For Week 16

Aaron Wilson reports that the Texans are elevating DT Marlon Davidson and CB Alijah Huzzie for Week 16. Davidson, 27, was a second-round pick of the Falcons in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Auburn.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Houston Texans News / Total Apex Sports / December 20

Houston Texans Look To Extend Winning Streak To 7 On Sunday

The 2025 season didn’t exactly start with fireworks for the Texans. Unless, of course, you count the kind of fireworks that happen when a dumpster catches fire.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 18

Texans’ Derek Stingley Jr. still not practicing for game vs. Raiders with oblique injury

The Houston Texans will look to notch their seventh straight win when they host the Las Vegas Raiders at NRG Stadium on Sunday. It will be a battle between teams on opposite ends of the spectrum, as the Raiders have lost eight consecutive games.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 18

Texans Signing S Kaevon Merriweather To Practice Squad

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Texans are signing S Kaevon Merriweather to their practice squad after he officially cleared waivers Thursday.

C.J. Stroud News / Field Level Media / December 18

C.J. Stroud, Texans chase playoffs, encounter reeling Raiders

As the Houston Texans keep climbing, their playoff hopes are following suit. The Texans have won six straight games as they prepare to host the skidding Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / December 15

Texans DL Mario Edwards Out For Season

The Texans’ defense was dealt an injury blow yesterday. Head coach DeMeco Ryans announced Mario Edwards is dealing with a pectoral tear. Edwards will miss the remainder of the season as a result.

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The 'Scrimmage-yard leaders since 1970' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NFL in total scrimmage yards for each season since the NFL/AFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 15

Injuries to monitor after Week 15: Patrick Mahomes news makes Chiefs' nightmare season even worse

Each week of the NFL season, Yardbarker monitors players who have suffered notable injuries. Here are five we're tracking after Week 15.

Mahomes' injury diagnosis revealed

Mahomes sends an emotional message after injury, playoff elimination

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Packers star Micah Parsons suffers non-contact injury vs. Broncos

Sean McVay had ominous update on Davante Adams’ hamstring injury

Houston Texans News / Larry Brown Sports / December 14

Texans score touchdown on bizarre botched snap

The Houston Texans seemingly turned disaster into a great play on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. The Texans seemingly botched a goal line snap during the first quarter of their game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tex., but made sure it did not matter.

C.J. Stroud News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12

Texans owner pulled elaborate stunt after he got ignored by CJ Stroud

Houston Texans owner Cal McNair showed the world how far he’s willing to go to secure a high five from his starting quarterback. Stroud accidentally left McNair hanging after the signal caller led the Texans to a resounding road win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.