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Quarterback C.J. Stroud had one of his best games of the season, throwing three touchdown passes and posting a passer rating north of 135. Second-year running back Jawhar Jordan had 101 yards on the ground after taking over for an injured Woody Marks. Houston had almost 400 yards of offense and converted over half of their third downs.
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NFL power rankings: Texans inch closer to top-four team by USA Today
On a six-game win streak, are the Texans among the top five teams in the NFL entering Sunday afternoon's bout against the Raiders?
Last time: The Raiders defeated the Texans, 38-20, on Oct. 23, 2022. TE Brock Bowers needs 26 receptions to surpass Justin Jefferson (196), Amon-Ra St. Brown (196) and Michael Thomas (196) for the most receptions by a player in his first two seasons in NFL history.
Houston Texans defensive end Derek Barnett could hear from the NFL this week after an incident against the Arizona Cardinals.
The retired Houston Texans' legend is still confident in his ability to still get a sack in the NFL, if necessary.
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With strong fantasy outings in three of their last four contests, the red-hot Texans have closed the gap. Houston is the only defense allowing less than 270 yards per game. The only team in the league allowing less than 17 points per game.