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Raiders score late to secure 22-20 preseason victory over Texans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:30 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Raiders score late to secure 22-20 preseason victory over Texans

Summary

The Las Vegas Raiders rallied late to defeat the Houston Texans 22-20 in a preseason game on Thursday night. Raiders' top draft pick Fernando Mendoza struggled, throwing an interception returned for a touchdown. Houston led early, with C.J. Stroud scoring on his first drive. The Raiders managed to close the gap with a touchdown and a field goal late in the game, securing the win. Both teams rested several starters during the matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Fernando Mendoza went 8 of 15 for 86 yards in his second preseason game.
•Mendoza's interception was returned 80 yards for a touchdown by Wade Woodaz.
•C.J. Stroud scored a touchdown on his only series for the Texans.
•Dylan Laube's 4-yard touchdown run narrowed the gap for the Raiders.
•Both teams rested key players, including Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby.

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5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Raiders rally late for a 22-20 preseason win over Texans

What they're saying

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Top draft pick Fernando Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown before the Las Vegas Raiders rallied late for a 22-20 victory over the Texans on Thursday night. Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner who led Indiana to a national title, played the first half and went 8 of 15 for 86 yards. The performance came after he threw a touchdown pass in his preseason debut last week against Arizona playing behind Kirk Cousins.
— Yahoo Sportsby The Associated Press

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