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Within the Houston Texans’ 23-21 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, it wasn't without a massive day from the running back on the other side in Ashton Jeanty, who wound up putting together one of his best games since entering the league, even if it wasn't in a winning effort.

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Will Anderson News / Houston Texans on SI / December 22

Will Anderson Keeps It Real After Texans' Win vs. Raiders

The Houston Texans were able to just enough to get over the hump for another win in Week 16 to make for their seventh straight, taking down the Las Vegas Raiders 23-21, thus taking them to 10-5 on the year.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / December 22

Texans' C.J. Stroud Had Blunt Self-Assessment After Raiders Win

The Houston Texans' narrow 23-21 win against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16 wasn't exactly the prettiest game they've taken on throughout this season, even while the end result wound up falling in their favor for a seventh victory in a row.

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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

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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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.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 21

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.

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.

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.

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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 / 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.