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Another week, another UGLY win. This time, Houston inched their way past the Las Vegas Raiders in one of the more mediocre performances in the DeMeco Ryans era. The offense looked stumped and the defensive line finally showed cracks. Whether the Texans are playing like a “playoff team” or not, they’re at the precipice of […]
The Chargers have waited almost an entire calendar year to get a shot at revenge against the Texans. Back in January, Houston’s defense picked off Justin Herbert four times en route to bouncing the Bolts from the postseason in a game many in The Bolt wish they could completely forget. The thing is, whatever motivation […]
Final Update: The Chargers will be without yet another offensive tackle this week as recent starter at left tackle Jamaree Salyer has been ruled out against the Texans this week. Returner Derius Davis, safety RJ Mickens, and cornerback Benjamin St-Juste were all ruled out for Saturday, as well. Offensive guard Mekhi Becton, defensive tackle Teair […]
If you want to be the best… Last weekend, Houston Texans offensive coordinator Nick Caley seemed to do everything he could to let the Las Vegas Raiders beat the Texans in what should have been an H-Town blowout. Now, we all know the margin between good team and bad one in the NFL is pretty […]
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five final thoughts ahead of the Chargers’ Week 17 matchup with the Texans (Chargers.com) Check out the final injury report for Chargers-Texans in Week 17 (Chargers.com) Check out who experts picked in this week’s matchup between the Chargers and […]
We are several days removed from the Houston Texans disappointing victory over the woeful Las Vegas Raiders. They hit the 10-win mark but limp into an important matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. After the Raiders game, I asked the other writers of Battle Red Blog to express their frustrations with the team. And vent […]
It’s been a rough road trip for the Houston Rockets, with three overtime losses and blowout loss to the Clippers. Heading into Thursday’s Christmas Day matchup with the Lakers, Rockets fans were hoping to see them make a statement on the big stage. That they did. Similar to their start in the Clippers game, the […]
JJ Redick has never been one willing or able to hide his true feelings after games. If Redick is upset about how the Lakers played, it is very evident. That may manifest itself in what he says or it could be in the brevity in which he answers questions. Following Thursday’s blowout loss to the […]
Just as it looked like the Lakers were turning the corner from a health standpoint, they were dealt another blow on Thursday. After playing in the first half of the Christmas Day showdown with the Rockets, Reaves remained in the locker room and was ruled out for the second half with left calf soreness. According […]
The Lakers’ woe worsened on Thursday as the Rockets handed them their third straight loss, blowing them out on Christmas Day, 119-96. Houston beat them down in many of the expected ways, grabbing 17 offensive rebounds and turning the Lakers over 16times. The result was the Rockets finishing with 68 points in the paint, 24 […]
On Saturday, Dec. 27, the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans will square off at SoFi Stadium. For all you DFS players out there, continue reading for some tips. Chargers vs. Texans Game Info Game date: Saturday, December 27, 2025 Time: 4:30 p.m. ET Venue: SoFi Stadium Location: Inglewood, California TV: NFL Network Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo Chargers DFS Player Picks To watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable, sign up for Fubo! QB...
on Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers December 25, 2025 Location: Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA TV: ABC, ESPN Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Gametime: 7:00 PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: A. Thompson, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Lakers: Austin Reeves, Rui Hachimura, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Deandre Ayton
The Houston Rockets have hit a skid. (Even if Kevin Durant wants to downplay it). The Rockets have dropped four of their last five contests and have lost to each of the bottom-four teams in the Western Conference this month. It gets worse. Houston was supposed to be a team that gets after it on […]
Overview 2025 Review Mike Hazen has developed himself a reputation for making his impact moves at some rather unexpected moments. Jalen Beeks is no exception. Despite having solid results for four of the previous five seasons, Beeks looked first to the Houston Astros on a minor league deal for the 2025 season. Less than two […]
Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2023 draft class fared in a 23-21 loss at the Houston Texans on Sunday and ahead to Week 17’s home game against the New York Giants. Tyree Wilson: Wilson played 21 snaps at Houston, a week after playing just six snaps at the Eagles. His […]
It hasn’t been a great season for the Las Vegas Raiders’ defense, but it has been good in a very key area — it has gotten more than its share of tackles for losses. Sunday, at the Houston Texans , Las Vegas recorded five tackles for loss. They accomplished that feat, according to the team’s […]
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Happy Holidays, Rockets fans! With Christmas finally here, let’s take a look at what Rockets fans should be asking for this Christmas. 1. Dorian Finey-Smith to make his debut- After signing the forward to a four-year, $52.7 million contract, Dorian Finey-Smith underwent ankle surgery, which has led him to be unable to suit up for […]
Alperen Sengun and Luka Doncic are two of the players with prop bets available when the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers play at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday (starting at 8 p.m. ET). How to Watch Rockets vs. Lakers Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ABC and ESPN Live Stream: Fubo Location: Los Angeles, California Venue: Crypto.com Arena NBA Props Today: Houston Rockets Alperen Sengun Props PTS REB AST 21...
The Los Angeles Lakers (19-9) are only 2.5-point underdogs against the Houston Rockets (17-10) at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, December 25, 2025. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN. The matchup has an over/under of 230.5 points. Aiming to make an informed wager on Thursday’s game? Dig into the best bets available in this matchup (based on our computer predictions) in the article below. How to Bet on Rockets vs. Lakers Pick the Rockets (-2.5) to Cover The Rockets are 15-1...
Best bets are available as the Los Angeles Chargers (11-4) take a four-game winning streak into their home matchup on December 27, 2025 with a streaking Houston Texans squad (10-5), who have won seven straight. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Best Over/Under Bet O/U Pick: Over (39.5) The Chargers have played 10 games with more than 39.5 points scored this season, their current matchup’s over/under. This year, seven of the Texans’ 15 m...
The Lakers are back home where they will take on the visiting Houston Rockets on Christmas Day. This is the first matchup between both teams this season, who are both currently on a two-game losing streak. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets When: 5 p.m. PT, Dec. 25 Where: Crypto.com Arena Watch: ABC, […]
Both the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers enter their Christmas Day game on two-game losing streaks. The Lakers are returning home after a four-game road trip (though one of those was against the Clippers are thus more of a home game) and the Rockets are concluding a six-game road trip that none of us […]
Fantasy Football Expert Justin Edwards looks at the current Fantasy Football Defense rankings and projections for Week 17. “Looking for Week 17 Streamers at defense? Our Fantasy Football D/ST Rankings will help point you in the right direction.” 2025 Fantasy Football Defense Rankings *As always, the projections and rankings are courtesy of 4for4’s Fantasy Football Defense rankings ! # Team FF Pts 1 Broncos 11.2 2 Patriots 8.3 3 Steelers 7.6 4 Lions 6.6 5 Texans...
Free-agent signing Eric Stokes has been one of the few pleasant surprises for the Las Vegas Raiders this season, and his performance in Week 16 against the Houston Texans was another solid outing. Stokes was targeted six times and only surrendered two completions, for 13 yards, no first downs and a passer rating of 42.4, […]