Texans host Raiders in NFL Week 2 preseason game tonight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Houston Texans face the Las Vegas Raiders at NRG Stadium today at 8 p.m. ET. Top draft pick Fernando Mendoza will start again for the Raiders after a strong preseason debut, while C.J. Stroud is set to make his first appearance for the Texans. The matchup comes after the Texans signed veteran Brett Rypien following Graham Mertz's season-ending injury. Both teams aim to gain valuable experience while minimizing injuries.
- •Game kicks off at 8 p.m. ET at NRG Stadium in Houston.
- •Mendoza completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards last week.
- •Stroud will make his preseason debut after Mills and Mertz.
- •Texans signed Rypien for depth following Mertz's injury.
- •Game will be televised on ESPN and streamed on fubo.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — What channel is Texans vs. Raiders on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch NFL Week 2 preseason game
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