With their two final opponents already eliminated from the playoffs, Week 16 will be the Las Vegas Raiders’ final opportunity to play spoiler this season. The Houston Texans are locked into tight battles for the AFC South title and the conference’s final wild card spot, trailing the Jacksonville Jaguars by one game and holding a […]
From Silver And Black Pride
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The Las Vegas Raiders visit the Houston Texans on Sunday. Kickoff is at 1:25 p.m. PT. Here are five keys to an upset win: Score something: The Raiders’ offense is pathetic. They have been shutout twice including in Week 15 and are ranked dead last in the NFL, averaging 244 yards a game. This is […]
From Silver And Black Pride
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It’s been awhile since the Texans have played one of these games. Fanduel immediately set them as double digit favorites and you just don’t see that on the regular in the NFL. Matt Holder of Silver and Black Pride has been doing yeoman work over there this year in spite of the struggles of the […]
From Battle Red Blog
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We have best bets recommendations as the Houston Texans (9-5) enter a matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders (2-12) on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at NRG Stadium on a six-game winning streak.
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Best Over/Under Bet
O/U Pick: Over (37.5)
Texans games have finished over 37.5 points scored seven times (out of 14) this season.
This season, seven of the Raiders’ 14 matchups have gone over 37.5 total points scored.
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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I’m not going to lie to y’all, we could be in for another ugly game from the Las Vegas Raiders as they take on the red-hot Houston Texans. The Raiders enter the contest with eight losses in their last eight attempts, while the Texans have won six in a row. But, we still have our […]
From Silver And Black Pride
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Literally, what is there to lose? Woody Marks is more banged up than a 16-year old’s first car. Nick Chubb’s ribs are cracked, and the ghost Joe Mixon is slated to be Charles Dickens’ fourth spirit of Christmas. Jordan was selected in the 6th round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Louisville. Even though […]
From Battle Red Blog
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Welcome to week 15 of the Cyclone tracker! This is where we follow our resident weather-themed duo in rookie receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, both out of Iowa State (hence, the “Cyclone” twins). As always, there will be analysis, projections, commentary, and relevant updates that happen in real time. Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel statistics vs. Cardinals Jayden […]
From Battle Red Blog
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Texans fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. As always, take our survey and talk it out with your fellow fans in the comments. […]
From Battle Red Blog
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In Week 16 (Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET), QB Geno Smith and the Las Vegas Raiders will meet the Houston Texans, who have the fourth-ranked pass defense in the league (176.5 yards conceded per game).
Is Smith worth starting in fantasy this week? Keep reading as we analyze his upcoming matchup versus the Texans.
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Geno Smith Week 16 Game Info
Let’s highlight some of the upcoming game’s vital info, including the proj...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2023 draft class fared in a 31-0 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday and ahead to Week 16’s road game at the Houston Texans. Tyree Wilson: The No. 7 overall pick’s play time is dwindling at an alarming rate. He played just six snaps […]
From Silver And Black Pride
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Heard “strength vs strength”? Well, this is “weakness vs strength”. The 2-12 Las Vegas Raiders are currently boasting the worst offense in the NFL. They’ve averaging 244.1 yards per game, 173.4 passing yards per game and 70.8 rushing yards per game. But where the Raiders lose in yardage production, they lose harder in points scored, […]
From Battle Red Blog
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The NFL schedule in Week 16, which includes the Los Angeles Rams taking on the Seattle Seahawks, features plenty of compelling matchups.
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Week 16 Picks Against the Spread
Las Vegas Raiders at Houston Texans
Game Day: Dec. 21
Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET
Spread Favorite: Houston (-14.5)
Projected Winner & Margin: Texans by 28.4 points
TV Channel: CBS
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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The Week 16 contest between the Las Vegas Raiders and Houston Texans is undoubtedly a mismatch, seeing as the Raiders are heavy underdogs going into it. But Las Vegas’ focus should be on the future, so how the young players fare in the three key matchups below should take priority over how the scoreboard looks […]
From Silver And Black Pride
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As expected, Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback Geno Smith will be practicing Wednesday and, thus, he may be line to play Sunday at the Houston Texans on Sunday. Kickoff is at 1:25 pm. PT. Smith missed Sunday’s 31-0 shutout loss at the Philadelphia Eagles as the Raiders dropped to 2-12. It was Smith’s first missed […]
From Silver And Black Pride
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Another week goes by, and there’s another Houston Texans victory to celebrate, now standing at six in a row! This week, the Houston Texans were finally granted mercy by the football gods with a winnable game after carving through a three-game gauntlet of the AFC’s best. The 3-10 Arizona Cardinals came into Houston as heavy […]
From Battle Red Blog
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Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2024 draft class fared in a 31-0 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday and ahead to Week 16’s road game at the Houston Texans. Brock Bowers: Sunday was an example of how the Raiders are not taking advantage of having a sublime talent like […]
From Silver And Black Pride
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Texans News Houston Texans running back Woody Marks left Sunday’s 40-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals with an ankle injury but should return for Week 16. Head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Marks could have re-entered the game had the situation required it. The injury occurred early in the contest at NRG Stadium. Marks […]
From Gridiron Experts
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The Indianapolis Colts signed offensive guards LaDarius Henderson and Bill Murray, as well as offensive tackle Zach Thomas to their practice squad. Regarding Henderson, the 6’4”, 309 pound offensive guard was selected by the Houston Texans in the 7th round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The former CFP National Champion and All-Big Ten offensive guard […]
From Stampede Blue
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Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie class fared in a 31-0 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday and ahead to Week 16’s road game at the Houston Texans. Ashton Jeanty: The No. 6 overall draft pick played 71 percent of the snaps, his second straight relatively low-snap count game […]
From Silver And Black Pride
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The Day After the Day After…when the raw, immediate emotions from the aftermath of a game diminish into the realm of clarity and the proverbial (or literal) hangover no longer haunts the mind. With that, a review of Week 15: Special Teams dominated this one for Houston: For Houston, all three parts of the game […]
From Battle Red Blog
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Per Houston Texans’ head coach Demeco Ryans, stud defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. suffered a pectoral injury in yesterday’s victory against the Arizona Cardinals. This will be a solid test for the culture of Ryans’ defense. The “next man up”, whether that’s Naquan Jones, Junior Tafuna, Marlon Davidson or someone else, will need to hit […]
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The Las Vegas Raiders will are preparing to play their final regular-season road game of the year against the Houston Texans on Sunday at NRG Stadium. Kickoff is set at 1:25 p.m. PT. Let’s take a quick look at the Texans: Record: The Texans are 9-5 and have won six games in a row after […]
From Silver And Black Pride
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Mental health is a thing for football fans. Yes, we aren’t actually participating in the game, but for many fans, their week rides at least in part on the outcome of that Sunday’s game. So, for three hours, the dedicated Texans fans is a bundle of nerves. Sure, it makes us feel more alive, but […]
From Battle Red Blog
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The Las Vegas Raiders are now 2-12 and have lost eight in a row. This time it was to the Philadelphia Eagles in an ugly blowout where the team was shut out 31-0 Next week, they are on the road again against one of the hottest football teams in the league. The Houston Texans have […]
From Silver And Black Pride
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The Kansas City Chiefs dropped a 20-10 game to the Texans on Sunday Night Football in week 14, and their playoff hopes plummeted. The following week, they were beaten by the Chargers, and it sealed their fate. Before 2025, when was the last time the Chiefs missed the NFL playoffs?
It’s Official, the Chiefs are Eliminated in 2025
With a 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in week 15, the Kansas City Chiefs have officially been eliminated from the playoffs. This is one of the most s...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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