The Houston Texans are looking for better results this Thursday evening compared to last week's debacle.
Of course, it's the preseason and anything can happen. Teams will often go 3-0, feel as if they've turned the corner and proceed to finish with a losing record. The same goes for teams who drop the first two matchups against playoff contenders, but instead make a run toward the Super Bowl.
For the Texans, they just want better results and a more promising outlook against the Las Vegas Raiders in the final preseason game at Reliant Stadium.
The Texans and Raiders will air locally on ABC at 7 p.m. CT Thursday evening, with 100.3 and 95.7 The Fan. According to BetMGM, the Texans open as a 1.5 -point favorite at home over Los Angeles, with the over/under
set at 37.5.
Houston won't be at full strength. Initially, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans announced that starters who were healthy would play, but after Tuesday's joint practice in front of fans, plus the season-ending loss of second-year wideout Jayden Higgins to a torn ACL, that plan has changed.
Houston still will have several players see action, including potential starters, but it's likely they'll be out there for a drive or two at most.
Here's where to watch Texans vs. Raiders in the second preseason game of 2026.
What TV channel is Texans vs. Raiders on today?
- TV: ABC (locally)
- Streaming: FuboTV (stream here)
- How to watch online: FuboTV (stream here)
The Texans and Raiders play Thursday evening locally in Houston on ABC in the second preseason game. There will be a replay of the game later this week on NFL Network.
Streaming options for the game include FuboTV
Texans vs. Raiders start time
- Date: Thursday, Sept. 20
- Time: 7 p.m. CT
Texans-Chargers odds
According to BetMGM, the Texans open as a 1.5-point favorite at home over Las Vegas, with the over/under set at 37.5.
Texans tickets
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Texans' regular-season schedule 2025
Below is Houston's regular-season schedule.
Week 1: Sunday, September 13, Noon CT: vs. Buffalo Bills
Week 2: Sunday, September 20, Noon CT: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Week 3: Sunday, September 27, Noon CT: at Indianapolis Colts
Week 4: Sunday, October 4, Noon CT: vs. Dallas Cowboys
Week 5: Sunday, October 11, Noon CT: at Tennessee Titans
Week 6: Sunday, October 19, 8:30 a.m.: at Jacksonville Jaguars (London)
Week 7: Sunday, October 25, 9 p.m. CT: vs. New York Giants
Week 8: Sunday, Nov. 1: Bye Week
Week 9: Sunday, November 8, 3:00 p.m. CT: at Los Angeles Chargers
Week 10: Sunday, November 15, Noon CT: at Cleveland Browns
Week 11: Thursday, November 19, 7:20 p.m. CT: vs. Indianapolis Colts
Week 12: Thursday, November 29, Noon: vs. Baltimore Ravens
Week 13: Sunday, December 6, 7:20 p.m. CT: at Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 14: Sunday, December 13, Noon CT: at Washington Commanders
Week 15: Sunday, December 20, Noon CT: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 16: Thursday, December 24, 7:15 p.m. CT: at Philadelphia Eagles (Amazon Prime)
Week 17: Monday, January 4, 7:20 p.m. CT: at Green Bay Packers
Week 18: TBD: vs. Tennessee Titans
Texans preseason schedule
- Week 1: Chargers vs. Texans (Aug. 13, 7 p.m. CT on ABC) - L 27-7
- Week 2: Raiders vs. Texans (Aug. 20, 7 p.m. CT on ABC)
- Week 3: Texans at Panthers (Aug. 28, 6 p.m. CT on ABC)
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: What TV channel is Texans vs. Raiders on today? Preseason Game 2, time, schedule
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