: 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.
: 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 NFL Houston Texans Vs Las Vegas Raiders
: 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
The rivalry continued into the 2026 NFL Draft , where the two teams struck a major second-round trade. and Danielle Hunter to stall Raiders drives