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Texas edge out Raiders, 23-21

The Houston Texans narrowly beat the Las Vegas Raiders 23–21 Sunday, extending their winning streak to seven games, but defensive end Will Anderson Jr.

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2 Ashton Jeanty Stats to Know Before Fantasy Championship

Congratulations to everyone who drafted Ashton Jeanty for the 2025 fantasy football season and somehow made it to the playoff semifinals. Anyone who did so and stuck with the running back in their starting lineup was rewarded with an incredible performance that likely lifted their team to the championship.

Pete Carroll News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22

Chargers’ Jesse Minter named as potential Pete Carroll replacement for Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders were expecting Pete Carroll to usher in a new era for their organization. However, the Raiders have limped out to a 2-13 record in his debut.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 22

How the Raiders Finally Showed Signs of Life

The Las Vegas Raiders have lost nine games in a row. Las Vegas has lost 13 of its past 14 games. Overall, the Raiders' 2025 season has been a lost one for some time.

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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?

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 22

What Changed for the Raiders vs. the Texans

The Las Vegas Raiders' offense spent most of the season quickly churning out three-and-outs, not scoring points, or doing much of anything worth noting that was positive.

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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.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 22

Why the Raiders' Defense Needs Another Retooling

Things have been bad for the Las Vegas Raiders this season. Nothing has gone their way, and it has been an ugly scene all season for the Silver and Black.

John Spytek News / The Raider Ramble / December 22

Monday Morning Mock Draft: Raiders GM John Spytek double-dips in the first round

What if a scenario materialized where the Las Vegas Raiders could get back into the first round near that end and grab their quarterback? Let’s face it, general manager John Spytek is going to be under intense scrutiny to deliver a masterclass next year.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 22

Fantasy Takeaways from Raiders Surprising Effort vs. Texans

Everyone was out on the Las Vegas Raiders going into Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season. Not only did their hopes for this year end long ago, but their performances had fans and analysts questioning the entire future of the franchise.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 22

Three Key Observations From Raiders' Emotional Loss to Texans

The Las Vegas Raiders were on the road against an opponent that had won six games straight prior. And yet, they put up one of their most complete performances of the season.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22

Giants-Raiders Week 17 tank bowl is unlike any in 44 years of NFL history

In every NFL season, there’s always going to be a game that you know is going to be a complete tank-fest. There’s always going to be a few teams every season with nothing to play for except a better draft position.

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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.

Ashton Jeanty News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 22

Why the Raiders' Loss to the Texans Was Telling

The Las Vegas Raiders finished last season with the fewest rushing yards of any team in the National Football League. This prompted them to draft running back Ashton Jeanty with the No.

Pete Carroll News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22

Raiders’ Pete Carroll’s 100% real thoughts on if he wants to rebuild Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2025 season has forced uncomfortable conversations about the franchise’s direction, and none loom larger than whether the team is headed for a full rebuild.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 21

How Raiders' Bright Spots Finally Flashed vs. Texans

The Las Vegas Raiders rolled up to Houston, Texas, to face the Texans in what many people thought was going to be a walk in the park for the Texans. And you cannot blame them for that.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 21

The Good, Bad, and Ugly from Raiders' Loss to Texans

The Las Vegas Raiders traveled south to face the red-hot Houston Texans on Sunday. Las Vegas hoped to end their losing streak, but that did not happen.

Geno Smith News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 21

How Raiders' Geno Smith Produced His Best Game of 2025

The Las Vegas Raiders lost their ninth game in a row on Sunday. There are very few positives to draw from that reality. However, given how poorly things have gone for the Raiders in their other losses this season, there were potentially several things Las Vegas can take from Sunday's loss.

Pete Carroll News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 21

Raiders' Pete Carroll Dishes on His Future With Team

The Las Vegas Raiders hired Pete Carroll to help lead a turnaround that his expertise had prepared him to lead. Carroll's vast experience on the collegiate and professional level made him the most experienced coach the Raiders have had in some time, leading to reasonable optimism.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 21

Raider Nation Reacts to Hard-Fought Loss Against Texans

The Las Vegas Raiders faced the Houston Texans in Week 16 and gave them a legit fight. Geno Smith took up the mantle as the Raiders' starting quarterback, as he avoided the defense of the Philadelphia Eagles due to his injury.

Ashton Jeanty News / Dice City Sports / December 21

Raiders squander Ashton Jeanty’s big day, fall to Texans

HOUSTON—So close, yet so far for the Las Vegas Raiders. On Sunday, the Raiders hit their ninth straight loss, albeit in a roller-coaster affair with the Houston Texans 23-21.

Pete Carroll News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 21

Pete Carroll’s Future With Raiders ‘Very Much In Doubt’

Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report that Raiders HC Pete Carroll‘s future with the team is very much in doubt. The duo adds that Carroll is intent on convincing owner Mark Davis that he should return next season.

Geno Smith News / The Raider Ramble / December 21

Any chance that the Raiders run it back with Geno Smith next season?

Despite what’s taken place for the Las Vegas Raiders, is there a case to be made for quarterback Geno Smith to get a second year with the Silver and Black?

NFL News / The Raider Ramble / December 21

Raiders pre-game notes: Do you want a win or loss vs. the Texans?

We are back with another Las Vegas Raiders game to prepare for, and at this point, simply reading the preview may constitute more effort than the coaching staff showed in last week’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

NFL News / Dice City Sports / December 21

Raiders face Texans in battle of teams in opposite directions

For the Las Vegas Raiders, the good news is there is nowhere left to go but up. On Sunday, the Raiders play their final road game of the year when they face the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.