Texans plan to start starters in preseason game against Raiders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:53 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Houston Texans will start their healthy players in the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday evening. Coach DeMeco Ryans plans to feature the full first-team offensive unit, including new running back David Montgomery and quarterback C.J. Stroud. Last week, the Texans opted to rest most of their starters during their first preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers. They are also set for a joint practice with the Raiders on Tuesday morning, which Ryans pointed out as an opportunity to face a talented roster.
- •Texans starters will play against Raiders on Thursday.
- •Joint practice with Raiders takes place Tuesday morning.
- •David Montgomery and C.J. Stroud will join the starting lineup.
- •Texans rested most starters in the first preseason game.
- 4:53 PMYahoo Sports — Texans reveal plan for starters in preseason game vs. Raiders
"Like most contending teams, the Houston Texans elected to sit most starters in preseason game 1. What about game No. 2?
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