The two teams finished the 2025 season on opposite ends of the standings: Final Record Division Finish Playoff Result 2nd in AFC South Won Wild Card (30-6 vs PIT); Lost Divisional (16-28 vs NE) Las Vegas Raiders 4th in AFC West Did not qualify Draft Connections (April 2026)
: C.J. Stroud managed 187 passing yards and one touchdown—a 1-yard strike to Dalton Schultz that proved to be the game-winner. The Texans' ground game was limited to 83 total yards, as they played without key contributors.
: Cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. set the tone early with a 31-yard interception return for a touchdown in the first quarter. Although the Houston defense was less dominant than usual, allowing over 300 total yards, they secured critical sacks from Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter to stall Raiders drives.
The matchup at NRG Stadium was a defensive battle defined by key turnovers and a standout performance from a Raiders rookie.
The and Las Vegas Raiders last met on December 21, 2025, in a Week 16 nail-biter that saw the Texans edge out a 23-21 victory . While the Texans utilized the win to extend a seven-game winning streak, the Raiders provided an unexpectedly stiff challenge despite their struggling season. Game Recap: December 21, 2025
The rivalry continued into the 2026 NFL Draft , where the two teams struck a major second-round trade.
: Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty nearly single-handedly pulled off the upset. He recorded 128 rushing yards and a 60-yard touchdown reception, becoming one of the few players to score over 20 points against the Texans' elite scoring defense that season. 2025 Season Outcomes
The two teams finished the 2025 season on opposite ends of the standings: Final Record Division Finish Playoff Result 2nd in AFC South Won Wild Card (30-6 vs PIT); Lost Divisional (16-28 vs NE) Las Vegas Raiders 4th in AFC West Did not qualify Draft Connections (April 2026)
: C.J. Stroud managed 187 passing yards and one touchdown—a 1-yard strike to Dalton Schultz that proved to be the game-winner. The Texans' ground game was limited to 83 total yards, as they played without key contributors.
: Cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. set the tone early with a 31-yard interception return for a touchdown in the first quarter. Although the Houston defense was less dominant than usual, allowing over 300 total yards, they secured critical sacks from Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter to stall Raiders drives.
The matchup at NRG Stadium was a defensive battle defined by key turnovers and a standout performance from a Raiders rookie.
The and Las Vegas Raiders last met on December 21, 2025, in a Week 16 nail-biter that saw the Texans edge out a 23-21 victory . While the Texans utilized the win to extend a seven-game winning streak, the Raiders provided an unexpectedly stiff challenge despite their struggling season. Game Recap: December 21, 2025
The rivalry continued into the 2026 NFL Draft , where the two teams struck a major second-round trade.
: Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty nearly single-handedly pulled off the upset. He recorded 128 rushing yards and a 60-yard touchdown reception, becoming one of the few players to score over 20 points against the Texans' elite scoring defense that season. 2025 Season Outcomes