Raiders Overcome Adversity to Edge Texans | Houston Texans News

The Raiders clawed their way to a gritty preseason win over the Texans, turning early struggles into a second-half surge that included a clutch field goal, a nine-three-yard drive, and a gutsy quarterback sneak. Despite losing starting QB Graham Mertz to ACL surgery, backups Aidan O’Connell and rookie Rippen stepped up, showcasing depth under pressure. The Texans flashed defensive brilliance and explosive plays but couldn’t convert drives consistently. Final score: Raiders 17, Texans 10 — both teams now eyeing what they learned as they gear up for the regular season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aa553b879412f44d