Houston Texans lose 22-20 to Las Vegas Raiders in preseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Houston Texans dropped their second consecutive preseason game, falling 22-20 to the Las Vegas Raiders on August 20 at NRG Stadium. Houston led 17-0 before the Raiders rallied with a 19-0 run in the second half. Key contributors for the Raiders included running back Dare Ogunbowale, who scored a touchdown. The Texans continued to struggle in short-yardage situations, failing to convert crucial downs in the second half. With their next task of roster cuts ahead, the Texans will need to reassess their depth and performance.
- •Texans blow a 17-point lead in the loss to Raiders.
- •Dare Ogunbowale scores a touchdown against his former team.
- •Houston failed on several crucial short-yardage plays.
- •Brett Rypien struggles to generate offense in the second half.
- •Texans face ongoing evaluations ahead of roster cut day.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Day After The Day After: The Houston Texans’ 22-20 preseason loss to the Las Vegas Raiders
"2nd preseason Game, 2nd preseason loss, Let’s review…and then forget it
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