The Raiders (2-12) are heading to Houston for Week 16's matchup against the Texans (9-5).
Kickoff is set for Sunday, Dec. 21 at 1:25 p.m. PT
Broadcast information
| Network/Flagship | Play-by-play | Analyst |
|---|---|---|
| TV: CBS | Andrew Catalon | Charles Davis, Jason McCourty |
| Local Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM and KRLV "Raider Nation Radio 920 AM" | Jason Horowitz | Kirk Morrison |
| Spanish Radio: Deportes Vegas 1460 AM | Harry Ruiz | Mayra Gomez |
Opponent profile
Coach: DeMeco Ryans
Quarterback: C.J. Stroud
2025 record: 9-5
Key additions: WR Christian Kirk, WR Jayden Higgins and T Aireontae Ersery
Key losses: WR Stefon Diggs, WR Robert Woods and T Laremy Tunsil
| 2025 Regular Season Stats | Raiders | Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Total Offense; Rank in League | 244.1 ypg; 32nd | 327.7 ypg; 19th |
| Passing Offense | 173.4 ypg; 29th | 219.4 ypg; 14th |
| Rushing Offense | 70.8 ypg; 32nd | 108.4 ypg; 23rd |
| Points Per Game | 14.0 ppg; 32nd | 23.1 ppg; 17th |
| Total Defense | 330.1 ypg; 16th | 269.2 ypg; 1st |
| Pass Defense | 211.3 ypg; 16th | 176.5 ypg; 4th |
| Rush Defense | 118.9 ypg; 17th | 92.7 ypg; 4th |
| Points Allowed Per Game | 25.9 ppg; 25th | 16.3 ppg; 1st |
Matchup history
- The Texans lead the all-time regular season series against the Texans, 7-5.
- Last time: The Raiders defeated the Texans, 38-20, on Oct. 23, 2022.
Milestones to watch
- TE Brock Bowers needs 26 receptions to surpass Justin Jefferson (196), Amon-Ra St. Brown (196) and Michael Thomas (196) for the most receptions by a player in his first two seasons in NFL history.
- Bowers needs 140 receiving yards to surpass Mike Ditka (1,980) for the most receiving yards by a tight end in his first two seasons in NFL history.
- K Daniel Carlson needs 28 points scored in 2025 to pass Dan Bailey (927) for the 10th most points scored in NFL history among kickers in their first eight NFL seasons.
- RB Ashton Jeanty needs 42 scrimmage yards to reach 1,000 on the season. He would join Brock Bowers (2024), Josh Jacobs (2019), Amari Cooper (2015) and Marcus Allen (1982) as the only players in Raiders history to record 1,000 scrimmage yards in their first NFL season.
Team connections
- Raiders S Lonnie Johnson Jr. was drafted by the Texans in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft and spent three seasons with the team.
- Raiders DT Thomas Booker was drafted by the Texans in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft and played in Houston for one season.
- Raiders WR Phillip Dorsett spent part of the 2021 season and the 2022 season with the Texans.
- Raiders LB Devin White played for the Texans during the 2024 season.
- Texans T Trent Brown played two seasons (2019-20) with the Raiders.
- Texans DT Denico Autry spent four seasons (2014-17) with the Raiders.
- Texans DE Mario Edwards was drafted by the Raiders in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft and played three seasons with the team.
- Texans TE Harrison Bryant played for the Raiders during the 2024 season.
- Texans CB Damon Arnette was drafted by the Raiders in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft and spent two seasons with the team.
- Texans FB Jakob Johnson spent two seasons (2022-23) with the Raiders.
- Texans assistant defensive line coach Frank Okam served as the Raiders defensive line coach during the 2022 season.
- Texans senior offensive assistant/passing game coordinator Jerry Schuplinski served as a senior offensive assistant (2022) and tight ends coach (2023) for the Raiders.
View director of photography Michael Clemens' top picks of black and white photos from the Raiders' Week 15 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Gameday signage around Lincoln Financial Field before the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kenny Pickett's (15) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby's (98) helmet in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders run game coordinator/offensive line coach Brennan Carroll arrives to the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (99) arrives to the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kenny Pickett (15) arrives to the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) arrives to the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Ian Thomas (80) arrives to the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders assistant defensive line coach Kenyon Jackson arrives to the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders center/guard Jordan Meredith (61) warming up before the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) warming up before the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterbacks coach Greg Olson before the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kenny Pickett (15) warming up before the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Caleb Rogers (76) warming up before the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) warming up before the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (99) warming up before the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders run game coordinator/defensive line coach Rob Leonard before the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) warming up before the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) warming up before the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Fans before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) warming up before the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Fans before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kenny Pickett (15) warming up before the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the sidelines before the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (22) during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders head strength and conditioning coach A.J. Neibel on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
