Houston Texans lead collapses late, fall to Las Vegas Raiders 22-20
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:46 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Houston Texans lost to the Las Vegas Raiders 22-20 on August 20, 2026, after leading for most of the game. Houston built a 20-3 halftime lead, scoring all its points in the first half. The Raiders, led by backup quarterback Aidan O'Connell, mounted a comeback, scoring two late touchdowns to secure the win. The Texans will look to improve as they prepare for the regular season.
- •Houston led 20-3 at halftime but lost the lead in the fourth quarter.
- •Aidan O'Connell connected for a game-winning touchdown with 14 seconds left.
- •Houston quarterbacks showed efficiency, with Davis Mills completing 11 of 15 passes.
- •Texans' defense struggled in the second half, allowing two late scoring drives.
- •The game took place at Reliant Stadium in Houston.
- 3:46 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Texans Blow Lead, Fall to Las Vegas Raiders, 22-20
"Despite a dominant first half and three touchdown drives, Houston’s defense collapsed late as Aidan O’Connell engineered a stunning fourth-quarter comeback to snatch victory for the Raiders.
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