How to Watch Texans vs. Raiders: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2025 Week 16

Nico Collins and the Houston Texans (9-5) will host Brock Bowers and the Las Vegas Raiders (2-12) on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET, in a matchup between a pair of star pass-catchers.

Defensively, the Texans have been a top-five unit, ranking best by surrendering just 269.2 yards per game. They rank 18th on offense (327.7 yards per game). The Raiders' offense has been a bottom-five unit this season, compiling 14 points per game, which ranks worst in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 25th with 25.9 points ceded per contest.

See below as we dig deep into all of the info you need before this matchup begins, including how to watch on TV.

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How to Watch Texans vs. Raiders

• When: Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 4:25 p.m. ET
• Where: NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas
• TV: CBS
• Live Box Score: Fox Sports

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Texans vs. Raiders: Head-to-Head

• Las Vegas has an even 1-1 record against Houston in the past two matchups.
• Las Vegas has outscored Houston 62 points to 47 in the past two games.

Texans' 2025 Schedule

Texans Stats & Insights

• Houston ranks 14th in passing yards this season (219.4 per game), but has been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking fourth-best in the NFL with 176.5 passing yards allowed per game.
• The Texans rank 23rd in rushing yards this year (108.4 rushing yards per game), but they've been thriving on defense, ranking third-best in the NFL with 92.7 rushing yards allowed per game.
• Houston owns the second-best turnover margin in the NFL at +14, forcing 24 turnovers (third in NFL) while turning it over 10 times (second in NFL).

Texans Key Players

• C.J. Stroud has spearheaded the Texans' offense this year, compiling 2,441 passing yards with 15 passing touchdowns, six interceptions and a 65.3% completion percentage.
• Collins has been an asset for the Texans, piling up 1,001 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 64 receptions.
• Woody Marks has assisted the Texans' offense by scampering for 584 yards (41.7 yards per carry) and two rushing touchdowns.

Raiders' 2025 Schedule

Raiders Stats & Insights

• Las Vegas' passing game has been struggling, ranking fourth-worst in the NFL with 173.4 passing yards per game. It has been more effective defensively, surrendering 211.3 passing yards per contest (16th-ranked).
• The Raiders' rushing offense has been bottom-five this season, generating 70.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks worst in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 17th with 118.9 rushing yards conceded per contest.
• At -4, Las Vegas sports the 20th-ranked turnover margin in the NFL, with 14 forced turnovers (21st in NFL) and 18 turnovers committed (17th in NFL).

Raiders Key Players

• In 13 games, Geno Smith has thrown for 2,648 yards (203.7 per game), with 16 touchdowns and 14 interceptions, and a completion percentage of 67.0%.
• On the ground, Ashton Jeanty has scored four touchdowns and accumulated 700 yards (50.0 per game).
• In 11 games, Bowers has 59 receptions for 647 yards (58.8 per game) and six touchdowns.

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