Raiders rally to edge Texans in preseason game in Houston

The Las Vegas Raiders overcame a 20-3 halftime deficit to defeat the Houston Texans 22-20 in a preseason matchup on August 21. Aidan O'Connell led a strong second-half effort, scoring the game-winning touchdown with a one-yard run in the final moments. Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza had a challenging first start, throwing a pick-six early in the game and finishing with 86 passing yards and an interception. The Raiders relied heavily on their rushing attack, totaling 159 yards, with Dylan Laube and Dare Ogunbowale each contributing a touchdown. The Raiders will face the San Francisco 49ers in their final preseason game on August 27.

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