Texans QB C.J. Stroud and DE Will Anderson Jr. discuss joint practice with Raiders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:09 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. provided insights after the team's joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders on August 18, 2026. Stroud noted an effective overall practice and praised teammates such as running back Woody Marks and receiver Jared Wayne for their performances. Anderson highlighted the importance of the matchup against another opponent and acknowledged areas for improvement on defense. Both players expressed confidence in their growth ahead of the upcoming season as they prepare for additional practices and games.
- •C.J. Stroud described the practice against the Raiders as productive.
- •Stroud expressed confidence in the run game and key offensive players.
- •Will Anderson Jr. emphasized the need for improvement after facing another team.
- •Both players highlighted the benefits of competing against different opponents.
- •The Texans are preparing for the upcoming season following a strong joint practice.
- 2:37 PMYahoo Sports — Everything Texans QB C.J. Stroud said following preseason loss to Raiders
- 2:09 AMYahoo Sports — Everything Texans QB C.J. Stroud said following joint practice with Raiders
- 1:53 AMYahoo Sports — Everything Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. said following joint practice with Raiders
"Here's everything Houston Texans Pro Bowl quarterback C.J. Stroud said following joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders, including his thoughts on the practice in general, the emergence of Fernando Mendoza and the stability of the run game beinging an upgraded entering 2026.
"Here's everything Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud said following Thursday's preseason loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, including his thoughts on Jayden Higgins' season-ending injury.
"Here's everything Houston Texans All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. said after Tuesday's joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 2:37 PMEverything Texans QB C.J. Stroud said following preseason loss to Raiders
Here's everything Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud said following Thursday's preseason loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, including his thoughts on Jayden Higgins' season-ending injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:09 AMEverything Texans QB C.J. Stroud said following joint practice with Raiders
Here's everything Houston Texans Pro Bowl quarterback C.J. Stroud said following joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders, including his thoughts on the practice in general, the emergence of Fernando Mendoza and the stability of the run game beinging an upgraded entering 2026.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 1:53 AMEverything Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. said following joint practice with Raiders
Here's everything Houston Texans All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. said after Tuesday's joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders.
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