Texans host Raiders in NFL Week 2 preseason game tonight
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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.
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"The Las Vegas Raiders visit the Houston Texans on Thursday night at Reliant Stadium, with both teams looking for their first win of the preseason after dropping their respective openers. How to Watch Raiders vs Texans Las Vegas enters Week…
"NFL preseason kicks off Week 2 when the Houston Texans host the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday. Start time, how to watch live, streaming and NFL TV schedule.
"Fernando Mendoza gets another bite at the apple when the Raiders travel to Houston to take on the Texans. Follow for live score, highlights and more.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 10:15 PMWhere to watch Raiders vs Texans: Live stream NFL Preseason, TV channel
The Las Vegas Raiders visit the Houston Texans on Thursday night at Reliant Stadium, with both teams looking for their first win of the preseason after dropping their respective openers. How to Watch Raiders vs Texans Las Vegas enters Week…
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 8:00 PMTexans vs. Raiders live: TV channel, live stream, where to watch NFL preseason game
Fernando Mendoza gets another bite at the apple when the Raiders travel to Houston to take on the Texans. Follow for live score, highlights and more.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 5:12 PMWhere to watch Raiders-Texans game tonight live. Time, streaming, NFL schedule
NFL preseason kicks off Week 2 when the Houston Texans host the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday. Start time, how to watch live, streaming and NFL TV schedule.
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- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 10:00 AMWhat channel is Raiders vs. Texans game tonight? Start time, schedule, streaming
NFL preseason action continues with Thursday's exhibition between the Raiders and Texans. Here's how to watch Fernando Mendoza's next preseason game.
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Here's all you need to know to tune in to the preseason Week 2 contest.
- NFL NewsAug 19, 2026, 9:35 AMHow to watch, listen to and livestream Raiders at Texans - Raiders.com
The Las Vegas Raiders head to Houston to take on the Texans in Preseason Week 2.
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