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August 20, 2026 β’ Reliant Stadium, Houston
NFL PREVIEW β’ August 20, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Las Vegas Raiders (1-1) takes on Houston Texans (0-2) at Reliant Stadium, Houston.
Las Vegas Raiders
Visiting Side
Record
1-1
Houston Texans
Home Side
Record
0-2
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LAS
|
0 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 22 |
|
HOU
|
17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
10:06
Woody Marks 20 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
Score
8:18
Wade Woodaz 80 Yd Interception Return (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
Score
3:04
Ka'imi Fairbairn 51 Yd Field Goal
Score
13:34
Matt Gay 52 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:38
Ka'imi Fairbairn 57 Yd Field Goal
Score
4:57
Dylan Laube 4 Yd Run (Kansei Matsuzawa Kick)
Score
7:36
Dare Ogunbowale 19 Yd Run (Kansei Matsuzawa PAT failed)
Score
0:14
Aidan O'Connell 1 Yd Run (Kansei Matsuzawa PAT failed)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
20%
Las Vegas Raiders
VS
80%
Houston Texans
Projected Score
LAS 14
-
HOU 24
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Houston Texans scoring offense aligns well against Las Vegas Raiders defense.
- Houston Texans offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Houston Texans passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Houston Texans rushing attack has the advantage.
Las Vegas Raiders
STAT
Houston Texans
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Houston Texans plays on familiar turf at Reliant Stadium, Houston.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Las Vegas Raiders Could Win
Las Vegas Raiders will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Houston Texans Could Win
Houston Texans scoring offense aligns well against Las Vegas Raiders defense.
Deciding Factor
Houston Texans offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
Reliant Stadium, Houston
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
69,765
Closing Odds
Line: LV -2.5 | O/U: 39.5
Team Leaders
Las Vegas Raiders Leaders
Jacob Clark
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Roman Hemby
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Jack Bech
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Houston Texans Leaders
Davis Mills
Passing Ldr β’ QB
British Brooks
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Lewis Bond
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Las Vegas Raiders (36.1%)
Houston Texans (63.9%)
Total Submissions: 41 circles
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