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Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans

NFL
Raiders
1-1
22-20
Final
Texans
0-2
Reliant Stadium

Drive chart

Drives

  • End of Game
  • Interception
  • Touchdown
  • Punt
  • Punt
  • Punt
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Who won: Raiders 22-20

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Houston Texans 22-20 on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at Reliant Stadium. The Raiders outscored the Texans 12-0 in the 4th quarter. Aidan O'Connell led the Raiders in passing yards (15/24, 166 YDS). Davis Mills led the Texans in passing yards (11/15, 93 YDS).

Recap · Aug 20
Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders' 22-20 preseason win over Texans

Top pick Fernando Mendoza is finding out quickly that he has a lot of work to do as he begins his NFL career.

Latest headlines

ESPN · 2h ago
Herm Edwards not sure Marvin Harrison Jr. and the Texans are a good fit
ESPN · 15h ago
Will Marvin Harrison Jr. get traded to the Texans?
ESPN · 1d ago
Texans, Titans face off desperately seeking first win after 0-4 starts
ESPN · 2d ago
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle/foot) questionable vs. Pats
ESPN · 2d ago
Why the Raiders' running game has struggled, and what's next for Ashton Jeanty
Preview · 3d ago
Kirk Cousins and Raiders look to build on fast start against Patriots defense dealing with injuries
ESPN · 3d ago
Why Stephen A. trusts the Patriots more than the Raiders
Preview · 3d ago
No more winless start for one AFC South team: Texans-Titans should bring someone a first victory

Injuries and inactives

Raiders2nd in AFC West
  • Jalen Nailor WR
    Concussion
    Out
  • Trey Zuhn III C
    Knee, Abrasion
    Out
  • Carter Runyon TE
    Undisclosed
    Injured Reserve
  • Dont'e Thornton Jr. WR
    Hamstring
    Injured Reserve
  • Jack Bech WR
    Forearm, Fracture, left
    Injured Reserve
Texans3rd in AFC South
  • Kayden McDonald DT
    Ankle, Sprain
    Questionable
  • Aireontae Ersery OT
    Illness
    Questionable
  • M.J. Stewart S
    Knee
    Questionable
  • Braden Smith OT
    Foot, Plantar Fasciitis
    Injured Reserve
  • Tank Dell WR
    Knee - ACL + MCL, Surgery, left
    Injured Reserve

Quarterbacks

Raiders2nd in AFC West
Aidan O'Connell QB
Season passing leader · 166 YDS
Texans3rd in AFC South
Davis Mills QB
Season passing leader · 93 YDS

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Game info

Venue
Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX · Turf, indoors · Attendance 69,765
Officials
Alan Eck (Referee), Greg Bradley (Line Judge), Paul King (Umpire), Dale Shaw (Side Judge), David Oliver (Down Judge), Grantis Bell (Back Judge), Justin Staehr (Field Judge)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

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