Raiders face Texans in second preseason game Thursday evening

The Las Vegas Raiders will visit the Houston Texans for their second preseason game on August 19, 2026, kicking off at 5 p.m. PT. Following a 27-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in their opening preseason match, the Raiders are looking to build on individual performances. Key players to watch include Kirk Cousins, who is expected to see limited action, and second-year wide receiver Jack Bech, who had a solid outing against Arizona. Undrafted rookie Kansei Matsuzawa aims to improve after a rough debut, as he competes for a roster spot against veteran kicker Matt Gay. Performance in this game could impact roster decisions ahead of the final preseason matchup against San Francisco.

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