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 […]
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
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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 […]
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.
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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...
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, […]
The Houston’s Texans victory over the Las Vegas Raiders last Sunday may have been the first time in over a month that the entire team looked completely ill-suited for the moment. Considering how this season started, it’s remarkable that they were able to establish this kind of momentum, but they now risk losing it right […]
Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2024 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. Brock Bowers: The first-round pick had five catches for 33 yards. He has just 61 receiving yards in the […]
The 2026 Pro Bowl rosters have been announced, and the Houston Texans have notched 4 spots on the starting lineup: This is equal to the four Pro Bowl starters that Houston sent last year, but there’s a few new names here. Both Nico Collins and Derek Stingley Jr. are making their second-consecutive Pro Bowls, but […]
The Las Vegas Raiders have been looking for silver linings over the past couple of months, and those have been hard to come by. However, Ashton Jeanty’s 188-yard and two-touchdown performance against the Houston Texans last Sunday provided the Raiders with what they’ve been looking for. So, while the team is still at the bottom […]
Welcome to week 16 of the Cyclone tracker! This is where we follow our resident weather-themed duo in rookie receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, both out of Iowa State (hence, the “Cyclone” twins). As always, there will be analysis, projections, commentary, and relevant updates that happen in real time. Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel statistics vs. Raiders Jayden […]
As we approach the end of the season and inch towards the NFL Draft in April, it’s time to start evaluating the Texans biggest needs this offseason. Unlike Defensive Tackle, which has become a positional need of late due to injury, offensive line has long been a glaring issue for the Texans. Sure, they’ve addressed […]
The Chargers won their fourth consecutive game following their bye and have now won seven of their last eight. They’re peaking at the right time just ahead of matchups against the Texans and the Broncos to finish out the regular season. With the 49ers beating the Colts on Monday night, the Chargers also clinched their […]
Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie 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. Ashton Jeanty: The No. 6 overall draft pick played 92 percent of the snaps and 21 percent increase from the […]
Game result: The Colts came up short against the 49ers and dropped to 8-7 with the loss. They are officially eliminated from AFC South contention, but remain alive in the wild card race. They are two games back of the Texans. The Colts host the Jaguars and travel to face the Texans the final two […]
Let’s be honest, the standard is pretty low for the Las Vegas Raiders this season. So, while the now 2-13 club lost to the Houston Texans in Week 16, falling just two points short against one of the hottest teams in the NFL is an accomplishment for this year’s Raiders. Plus, Las Vegas got a […]
The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off a big win against Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16, getting one step closer to a playoff berth. The Chargers can officially clinch a playoff spot if the San Francisco 49ers beat the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football, but they will also do so […]
Some games are things of beauty. Some games aren’t. However, the NFL does not work the same way as college football. There aren’t rankings that dictate who makes the playoffs. The playoffs are based completely on won-loss records. The Texans won the football game. It wasn’t pretty. The AP top 25 voters would likely throw […]
It’s been a tough rookie season for Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty. The No. 6 overall pick has been running behind a terrible offensive line and hasn’t had much breathing room for the majority of the year, leading to a stat line that falls well short of many people’s expectations. However, even in […]
Last week, Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll said he wanted to see improvement in the final thee games.Sunday’s effort at the Houston Texans qualifies as improvement, whether it’s fleeting or not. The Raiders were game and they weren’t blown out (they lost by double digits in four of the past five games and were […]
The Las Vegas Raiders are playing at the Houston Texans on Sunday. Here is everything to need to know about the game: First quarter The Texans won the coin toss and deferred. The teams traded punts to start the game. After a 23 second first drive (with three incompletions by Geno Smith), the Raiders took […]
The Las Vegas Raiders are playing at the Houston Texans on Sunday. Here is everything to need to know about the game: First quarter The Texans won the coin toss and deferred. The teams traded punts to start the game. After a 23 second first drive (with three incompletions by Geno Smith), the Raiders took […]