Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans, Week 16 2025
Las Vegas Raiders
Away
21
Houston Texans
HomeWon
23
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| Texans | 7 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 23 |
LV 21HOU 23 Final
Passing leader
15.0PPR pts
16/23, 201 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
31.8PPR pts
24 ATT, 128 YDS, 1 TD, 1 REC, 60 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
Raiders leader
14.3PPR pts
5 REC, 33 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Derek Stingley Jr.
1 INT, 1 TD, 2 TKL
Texans 23, Raiders 21: Houston holds off Las Vegas
Houston led 13–7 at halftime and won 23–21, though Las Vegas took the second half 14–10. Las Vegas outgained the Texans 315–270.
The Raiders went 6-for-14 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Texans finished without a giveaway.
Key advantages
- +1 turnover margin HOU 0 turnovers
- +4% third-down rate HOU 47% · LV 43%
- +3:32 time of possession HOU 31:46 · LV 28:14
Game Highlights
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Why the Texans Won
Houston won the turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Raiders | Stat | Texans |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 43% | Third-down conversion | 47% |
| 28:14 | Time of possession | 31:46 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 315 | Total yards | 270 |
| 5.9 | Yards per play | 4.4 |
| 53 | Plays | 61 |
Scoring Summary
The Texans scored two touchdowns and three field goals; the Raiders scored three touchdowns.
| Time | Team | Play | LV | HOU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 10:43 | HOU | Derek Stingley Jr. 31-yard interception return TD Takes leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP | 0 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 12:25 | LV | Geno Smith → Brock Bowers, 7-yard TD Ties gameDaniel Carlson XP | 7 | 7 |
| 9:12 | HOU | Ka'imi Fairbairn 55-yard FG Takes lead | 7 | 10 |
| 0:50 | HOU | Ka'imi Fairbairn 50-yard FG Extends lead | 7 | 13 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 9:44 | LV | Geno Smith → Ashton Jeanty, 60-yard TD Takes leadDaniel Carlson XP | 14 | 13 |
| 3:08 | HOU | Ka'imi Fairbairn 49-yard FG Takes lead | 14 | 16 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 7:41 | HOU | C.J. Stroud → Dalton Schultz, 1-yard TD Extends leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP | 14 | 23 |
| 5:24 | LV | Ashton Jeanty 51-yard TD runDaniel Carlson XP | 21 | 23 |
Fantasy Points: Raiders vs Texans, Week 16 2025
Fantasy leaders
- Ashton Jeanty31.8 PTSRB3
- Geno Smith15.0 PTSQB19
- Dalton Schultz14.5 PTSTE11
- Brock Bowers14.3 PTSTE12
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geno Smith | 15.0 | QB19 | 16/23 | 201 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 107.3 | Start/Sit → |
| C.J. Stroud | 11.5 | QB24 | 23/35 | 187 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 88.6 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | 31.8 | RB3 | RB | 24 | 128 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 60 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Dalton Schultz | 14.5 | TE11 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 35 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Brock Bowers | 14.3 | TE12 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 33 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Jawhar Jordan | 12.0 | RB26 | RB | 15 | 53 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Nico Collins | 9.9 | WR36 | WR | — | — | — | 9 | 4 | 59 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tre Tucker | 9.4 | WR40 | WR | 2 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 43 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Christian Kirk | 6.7 | WR60 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 37 | 0 | |
| Jack Bech | 6.3 | WR63 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 43 | 0 | |
| Nick Chubb | 5.2 | RB52 | RB | 6 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | |
| Jayden Higgins | 2.7 | WR92 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 17 | 0 | |
| Cade Stover | 2.7 | TE48 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 7 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Michael Mayer | 2.0 | TE52 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Raheem Mostert | 1.9 | RB64 | RB | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| Tyler Lockett | 1.6 | WR107 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | |
| Xavier Hutchinson | 1.4 | WR112 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Alex Bachman | 1.3 | WR113 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| Dare Ogunbowale | 0.9 | RB72 | RB | 1 | -3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Las Vegas Raiders
Snap Share
Target Share22 targets
- Tre Tucker23%, 5 targets
- Brock Bowers23%, 5 targets
- Michael Mayer14%, 3 targets
- Jack Bech14%, 3 targets
- Tyler Lockett9%, 2 targets
- Other18%, 4 targets
Carry Share27 carries
- , 24 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 1 carries
Houston Texans
Snap Share
Target Share34 targets
- Nico Collins26%, 9 targets
- Christian Kirk15%, 5 targets
- Dalton Schultz15%, 5 targets
- Jawhar Jordan15%, 5 targets
- Cade Stover9%, 3 targets
- Other21%, 7 targets
Carry Share26 carries
- , 15 carries
- , 6 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Tucker | 54 | 100% | 5 | 23% | 2 |
| Brock Bowers | 53 | 98% | 5 | 23% | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | 50 | 93% | 2 | 9% | 24 |
| Nico Collins | 52 | 80% | 9 | 26% | 0 |
| Jack Bech | 39 | 72% | 3 | 14% | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | 46 | 71% | 5 | 15% | 0 |
| Michael Mayer | 36 | 67% | 3 | 14% | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | 40 | 62% | 5 | 15% | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | 35 | 54% | 3 | 9% | 0 |
| Cade Stover | 33 | 51% | 3 | 9% | 0 |
| Xavier Hutchinson | 32 | 49% | 2 | 6% | 0 |
| Jawhar Jordan | 30 | 46% | 5 | 15% | 15 |
| Nick Chubb | 21 | 32% | 1 | 3% | 6 |
| Tyler Lockett | 15 | 28% | 2 | 9% | 0 |
| Dare Ogunbowale | 12 | 18% | 1 | 3% | 1 |
| Alex Bachman | 9 | 17% | 1 | 5% | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | 9 | 14% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Harrison Bryant | 6 | 9% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Raheem Mostert | 4 | 7% | 1 | 5% | 1 |
| Dont'e Thornton | 4 | 7% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Carter Runyon | 4 | 7% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| British Brooks | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+12.9Ashton Jeanty31.8 PTS vs 18.9 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−6.6C.J. Stroud11.5 PTS vs 18.1 xFP
- Highest expected volume18.9 xFPAshton Jeanty31.8 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton JeantyLV · RB | 31.8 | 18.9 | +12.9 | 93% | 89% car | — | 0 | 24 | 89% | 2 | 9% |
| Jawhar JordanHOU · RB | 12.0 | 18.2 | −6.2 | 46% | 58% car | — | 0 | 15 | 58% | 5 | 15% |
| C.J. StroudHOU · QB | 11.5 | 18.1 | −6.6 | 100% | 35 att | — | 35 | 4 | 15% | 0 | 0% |
| Nico CollinsHOU · WR | 9.9 | 15.3 | −5.4 | 80% | 26% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 26% |
| Geno SmithLV · QB | 15.0 | 10.2 | +4.8 | 100% | 23 att | — | 23 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Tre TuckerLV · WR | 9.4 | 9.8 | −0.4 | 100% | 23% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 7% | 5 | 23% |
| Brock BowersLV · TE | 14.3 | 8.5 | +5.8 | 98% | 23% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 23% |
| Christian KirkHOU · WR | 6.7 | 8.5 | −1.8 | 62% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 15% |
| Dalton SchultzHOU · TE | 14.5 | 8.5 | +6.0 | 71% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 15% |
| Nick ChubbHOU · RB | 5.2 | 5.6 | −0.4 | 32% | 23% car | — | 0 | 6 | 23% | 1 | 3% |
| Cade StoverHOU · TE | 2.7 | 5.1 | −2.4 | 51% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 9% |
| Jack BechLV · WR | 6.3 | 5.1 | +1.2 | 72% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 14% |
| Jayden HigginsHOU · WR | 2.7 | 5.1 | −2.4 | 54% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 9% |
| Michael MayerLV · TE | 2.0 | 5.1 | −3.1 | 67% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 14% |
| Tyler LockettLV · WR | 1.6 | 3.4 | −1.8 | 28% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 9% |
| Xavier HutchinsonHOU · WR | 1.4 | 3.4 | −2.0 | 49% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Dare OgunbowaleHOU · RB | 0.9 | 2.4 | −1.5 | 18% | 4% car | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 1 | 3% |
| Raheem MostertLV · RB | 1.9 | 2.4 | −0.5 | 7% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 1 | 5% |
| Alex BachmanLV · WR | 1.3 | 1.7 | −0.4 | 17% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% |
Team totals: Raiders 22 targets and 27 carries; Texans 34 targets and 26 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Geno Smith
16 of 23 passing for 201 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.2 expected.
Best score since Week 9.
C.J. Stroud Unlucky
23 of 35 passing for 187 yards, 1 touchdown; 4 carries for 0 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Ashton Jeanty Ran hot
2 targets (9% of the team's), 1 catch for 60 yards and 1 touchdown; 24 carries (89% of the team's) for 128 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Season high in carries (24). Best score since Week 4.
Tre Tucker
5 targets (23% of the team's), 4 catches for 43 yards; 2 carries (7% of the team's) for 11 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.8 expected.
Best score since Week 11.
Jawhar Jordan Unlucky
5 targets (15% of the team's), 5 catches for 17 yards; 15 carries (58% of the team's) for 53 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Start/Sit: Jawhar Jordan →Nico Collins Unlucky
9 targets (26% of the team's), 4 catches for 59 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Fewest points since Week 12.
Brock Bowers Ran hot
5 targets (23% of the team's), 5 catches for 33 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Dalton Schultz Ran hot
5 targets (15% of the team's), 5 catches for 35 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Las Vegas Raiders
- Stock up: Ashton Jeanty played 93% of the snaps, up from a 75% season average.
- Stock up: Jack Bech played 72% of the snaps, up from a 39% season average.
- Stock down: Tyler Lockett played 28% of the snaps, down from a 53% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Raiders D | Texans D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 16.6 | 13.5 |
| RBs | 23.3 | 19.3 |
| WRs | 31.6 | 25.1 |
| TEs | 10.1 | 12.3 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Houston opened at 86% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.
Texans win probability
Key Swings
- −12Smith → Bowers, 7-yd TD94% → 82%Q2 12:25
- −20Smith → Jeanty, 60-yd TD92% → 72%Q3 9:44
- +13Fairbairn 49-yd FG68% → 81%Q3 3:08
- +20Stroud → Schultz, 1-yd TD79% → 99%Q4 7:41
- −20Jeanty 51-yd TD run99% → 79%Q4 5:24
Swing in Texans win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Las Vegas Raiders | Measure | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Plays | 61 |
| 49% | Pass rate | 57% |
| 6.5 | Yds / dropback | 5.3 |
| 5.4 | Yds / carry | 3.2 |
| 6/14 | Third downs | 7/15 |
Efficiency edge Houston ran 8 more plays than Las Vegas.
- Top targets
- LV Bowers 23% · Tucker 23% · Bech 14%
- HOU Collins 26% · Kirk 15% · Schultz 15%
Possession Results
| Result | LV | HOU |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 3 | 1 |
| Field goals | 0 | 3 |
| Punts | 7 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
HOU turnover edge: +1
- The Raiders opened the scoring on their fifth possession, a 7-play, 61-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Texans drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to six minutes.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LV | Q1 15:00 | 3 | 0 | 0:34 | Punt |
| HOU | Q1 14:26 | 6 | 14 | 2:27 | Punt |
| LV | Q1 11:59 | 3 | 9 | 1:16 | Interception |
| LV | Q1 10:43 | 4 | 9 | 2:33 | Punt |
| HOU | Q1 8:10 | 3 | 6 | 1:02 | Punt |
| LV | Q1 7:08 | 5 | 19 | 3:54 | Punt |
| HOU | Q1 3:14 | 3 | -1 | 2:09 | Punt |
| LV | Q1 1:05 | 7 | 61 | 3:40 | Touchdown |
| HOU | Q2 12:25 | 7 | 35 | 3:13 | Field goal |
| LV | Q2 9:12 | 6 | 17 | 3:53 | Punt |
| HOU | Q2 5:19 | 11 | 57 | 4:29 | Field goal |
| LV | Q2 0:50 | 3 | 7 | 0:31 | Punt |
| HOU | Q2 0:19 | 2 | 11 | 0:19 | End of half |
| HOU | Q3 15:00 | 3 | 2 | 1:48 | Punt |
| LV | Q3 13:12 | 6 | 85 | 3:28 | Touchdown |
| HOU | Q3 9:44 | 3 | -8 | 2:08 | Punt |
| LV | Q3 7:36 | 3 | -7 | 1:35 | Punt |
| HOU | Q3 6:01 | 5 | 22 | 2:53 | Field goal |
| LV | Q3 3:08 | 8 | 34 | 4:33 | Punt |
| HOU | Q4 13:35 | 10 | 88 | 5:54 | Touchdown |
| LV | Q4 7:41 | 5 | 65 | 2:17 | Touchdown |
| HOU | Q4 5:24 | 11 | 68 | 5:24 | End of game |
About these numbers
The Texans' interception touchdown is counted as a Raiders interception, not as a Texans possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Raiders vs Texans Head-to-Head
The Raiders and Texans first met in 2004 and have played 14 times since.
- All-time series
- 9–5Texans lead, 14 meetings since 2004
- Postseason
- 1–0Texans won in 2016
- Largest Raiders win
- 38–202022
- Largest Texans win
- 29–62009
Since 2021
1–1 Series tied
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. R = Raiders win, T = Texans win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 16 Raiders at Texans HOU 23 LV 21 HOU W
- 2022 Wk 7 Texans at Raiders, 2022 Wk 7 recap LV 38 HOU 20 LV W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Raiders | Stat | Texans |
|---|---|---|
| 3-14 | Record | 12-5 |
| 14.2 | Points per game | 23.8 |
| 245.2 | Yards per game | 327.0 |
| 4.4 | Yards per play | 5.1 |
| 25.4 | Points allowed per game | 17.4 |
| 317.8 | Yards allowed per game | 277.2 |
Raiders vs Texans Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- HOU −14.5Texans failed to cover by 12.5
- Total
- 39.5Over: 44 points scored (by 4.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | 27.0 | 23 | −4.0 |
| Raiders | 12.5 | 21 | +8.5 |
The Raiders beat their implied total and the Texans fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Last 2 meetings: Raiders 2–0 ATS, overs 2–0.
Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Las Vegas Raiders
- Against the spread
- 2–2
- Over/under
- 3–1
- ATS as underdog
- 2–2
- ATS on the road
- 1–2
Houston Texans
- Against the spread
- 3–1
- Over/under
- 2–1
- ATS as favorite
- 1–1
- ATS as underdog
- 2–0
- ATS at home
- 1–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Raiders and Texans in Fantasy
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Raiders vs Texans Game FAQ
Who won the 2025 Raiders vs Texans Week 16 game?
The Houston Texans beat the Las Vegas Raiders 23–21 in Week 16 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX, on December 21, 2025. See the Texans' 2025 schedule.
What was the final score of Raiders vs Texans?
The final score was Texans 23, Raiders 21. The Texans led 13–7 at halftime, and the second half went Raiders 14, Texans 10.
What happened in the Raiders vs Texans game?
Houston led 13–7 at halftime and won 23–21, though Las Vegas took the second half 14–10. Las Vegas outgained the Texans 315–270. Ashton Jeanty led all players with a catch for 60 yards and a touchdown, plus 24 carries for 128 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Raiders committed 1 turnover, the Texans none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Raiders vs Texans?
Ashton Jeanty led the game with 31.8 PPR fantasy points, the RB3 of Week 16, on a catch for 60 yards and a touchdown, plus 24 carries for 128 rushing yards and a touchdown. Geno Smith was next with 15.0 (QB19). See Ashton Jeanty's 2025 game log.
Who led Raiders vs Texans in passing, rushing and receiving?
Geno Smith (LV) led all passers with 16 of 23 for 201 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception. Ashton Jeanty (LV) led in rushing with 24 carries for 128 yards and a touchdown. Ashton Jeanty (LV) led in receiving with 1 catch for 60 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Ashton Jeanty score against the Texans?
Ashton Jeanty scored 31.8 points in PPR leagues, 31.3 in half-PPR and 30.8 in standard scoring against the Texans in Week 16 of the 2025 season, on a catch for 60 yards and a touchdown, plus 24 carries for 128 rushing yards and a touchdown. He handled 89% of his team's carries.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Raiders vs Texans?
Ashton Jeanty outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 31.8 PPR points on 18.9 xFP (+12.9). C.J. Stroud fell furthest short, with 11.5 points on 18.1 xFP (−6.6). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
How did the Texans beat the Raiders?
The Texans beat the Raiders 23–21 because they won the turnover battle 1–0.
Which team won the turnover battle in Raiders vs Texans?
The Texans won the turnover battle 1–0: the Raiders gave the ball away 1 time and the Texans not at all. The Texans won the game.
What is the all-time Raiders vs Texans record?
The Texans lead the all-time series 9–5 across 14 meetings since 2004, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.
When did the Raiders and Texans last play before this game?
Before Week 16 of 2025, they last met in the 2022 season on October 23, 2022, when the Raiders beat the Texans 38–20.
Have the Raiders and Texans met in the playoffs?
Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 2016 playoffs. The Raiders are 0–1 against the Texans in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Raiders vs Texans?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Texans −14.5, making the Houston Texans 14.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 39.5. That implied about 27.0 points for the Texans and 12.5 for the Raiders.
Did Raiders vs Texans go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 39.5, and the teams combined for 44 points, 4.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Raiders vs Texans?
The Raiders covered as 14.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Texans −14.5. The final margin was 2 points.