Raiders vs. Texans prediction, odds, start time: NFL Week 2 preseason matchup from proven expert on 99-88 run

Expert Jeff Hochman has revealed his Las Vegas Raiders vs. Houston Texans picks for the 2026 NFL preseason Week 2 Thursday matchup

The Las Vegas Raiders will look to show improvement in several areas, especially at the line of scrimmage, when they face the Houston Texans in a preseason game Thursday.

HOUSTON — The red jersey might scream “hands off,” but Kirk Cousins has a surprisingly liberal policy about how much contact he’ll tolerate in practice. Hit him in the ribs. Bang him in the hips. Bump him around enough to make playing quarterback feel reasonably authentic. Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins works out dur

Kirk Cousins had a stern reminder for the Raiders, Texans, and Maxx Crosby amid the physicality he faced during their NFL preseason matchups.

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Maxx Crosby breaks his silence on the fight with Kirk Cousins and issues him a challenge: “It’s time to settle our differences.”  MARCA

Six games opened the week’s schedule, including the Raiders and Mendoza losing to the Cardinals.

The Las Vegas Raiders are considering giving Fernando Mendoza more reps with the first-team offense this summer.

August 14, 2026 10:27 AM ET After further evaluation, I like this kid.Following strong play Thursday night in his NFL preseason debut against the Arizona Cardinals, the first thing that Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza did was thank God.“First, I want to thank God and my teammates and coaches for a

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza said he failed to meet his "standard" in his NFL preseason debut, a loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

Fernando Mendoza’s Preseason Debut Showed Exactly What the Raiders Should Want to See  Sports Illustrated

Fernando Mendoza posted a 100.3 quarterback rating in his NFL preseason debut, but coach Klint Kubiak says Kirk Cousins still holds the starting job.

Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza throws for 97 yards in 4 drives  ESPN

Heisman winner finishes 10 of 16 for 97 yards Arizona beat Las Vegas 27-14 on Thursday night Love rushes for 58 yards in Cardinals debut No 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza threw a touchdown pass in his preseason debut for the Las Vegas Raiders in a 27-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night. The Heisman Tro

No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza throws TD pass in preseason debut for Raiders in 27-14 loss to Cardinals  Toronto Star

Top overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza threw a touchdown pass in his first Raiders preseason game on Thursday night

Raiders fans were excited to get their first look at Fernando Mendoza.

Watch Raiders' Fernando Mendoza throw first NFL TD pass to Jack Bech  USA Today