Raiders vs. Texans game live updates, score from Houston
The Raiders meet the Houston Texans on Sunday at NRG Stadium hoping to snap an eight-game losing skid.
Quarterback Geno Smith returns to the starting lineup for the Raiders (2-12) after missing last week’s game at Philadelphia with back and shoulder injuries.
The Raiders remain in the running for the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.
The Texans (9-5) have won six straight and are second in the AFC South.
Check back for updates.
Carroll’s on hot seat
With three games remaining in the regular season, Pete Carroll’s future as Raiders coach is in doubt, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.
Carroll is the oldest coach in NFL history at 74 and not ideal for a long-term rebuild. The Raiders haven’t won since Oct. 12 and fired two of their three coordinators midseason.
The Insiders on @NFLGameDay Morning with @TomPelissero and @MikeGarafolo: #Raiders coach Pete Carroll’s future is in doubt; #Bengals coach Zac Taylor isn't on the hot seat; A look at #Giants candidates, plus #Jets coach Aaron Glenn will return. pic.twitter.com/st2rV0cGLb
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 21, 2025
Texans notes
Houston boasts the NFL’s top defense built the image of coach DeMeco Ryans. Pass rushers Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. have combined for 22½ sacks.
The Texans lead the league in points (16.3) and yards (269.2) allowed per game.
Quarterback C.J. Stroud has led the Texans to three straight wins since returning from a concussion.
Raiders vs Texans channel, TV schedule
Kickoff: 1:25 p.m. Sunday
Channel: CBS
Streaming: Hulu, Paramount, YouTube TV
Radio: KRLV-AM (920), KOMP-FM (92.3)
Raiders vs Texans announcers
Play-by-play: Andrew Catalon.
Analysts: Charles Davis, Jason McCourty, AJ Ross.
Raiders vs Texans odds
The Raiders are double-digit underdogs on the road against the Texans in their Week 16 matchup.
Spread: Texans by 14 points.
Over/under: 39 points.
Moneyline: Raiders (+700), Texans (-1200).
Odds are provided by Caesars sportsbook as of Sunday morning.
Raiders schedule 2025
Week 1: W, 20-13 at New England Patriots
Week 2: L, 20-9 vs Los Angeles Chargers
Week 3: L, 41-24 at Washington Commanders
Week 4: L, 25-24 vs Chicago Bears
Week 5: L, 40-6 at Indianapolis Colts
Week 6: W, 20-10 vs Tennessee Titans
Week 7: L, 31-0 at Kansas City Chiefs
Week 8: Bye week
Week 9: L, 30-29 OT vs Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 10: L, 10-7 at Denver Broncos
Week 11: L, 33-16 vs Dallas Cowboys
Week 12: L, 24-10 vs Cleveland Browns
Week 13: L, 31-14 at Los Angeles Chargers
Week 14: L, 24-17 vs Denver Broncos
Week 15: L, 31-0 at Philadelphia Eagles
Week 16, Sunday: at Houston Texans, 1:25 p.m., CBS
Week 17, Sunday, Dec. 28: vs New York Giants, 1:05 p.m., CBS
Week 18, Saturday/Sunday, Jan. 3-4: vs Kansas City Chiefs, TBD
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