Texans rest starters for preseason matchup against Raiders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:52 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Houston Texans will rest their starters for the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday. Head coach DeMeco Ryans initially planned to play the first unit but changed his mind after assessing their performance during a joint practice. Additionally, receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL during practice and is out for the season. The preseason game is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.
- •Texans will not play starters in Thursday's preseason game.
- •DeMeco Ryans decided based on a recent joint practice.
- •Jayden Higgins suffered a season-ending torn ACL injury.
- •Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET on Thursday night.
- •Game will be televised on ESPN.
- 4:52 PMYahoo Sports — Texans to rest starters Thursday vs. Raiders
"Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans has changed his mind when it comes to playing time for Thursday’s preseason matchup with Las Vegas.
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