The two teams finished the 2025 season on opposite ends of the standings: Final Record Division Finish Playoff Result 2nd in AFC South Won Wild Card (30-6 vs PIT); Lost Divisional (16-28 vs NE) Las Vegas Raiders 4th in AFC West Did not qualify Draft Connections (April 2026)
The rivalry continued into the 2026 NFL Draft , where the two teams struck a major second-round trade. NFL Houston Texans Vs Las Vegas Raiders
: Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty nearly single-handedly pulled off the upset. He recorded 128 rushing yards and a 60-yard touchdown reception, becoming one of the few players to score over 20 points against the Texans' elite scoring defense that season. 2025 Season Outcomes The two teams finished the 2025 season on
The matchup at NRG Stadium was a defensive battle defined by key turnovers and a standout performance from a Raiders rookie. 2025 Season Outcomes The matchup at NRG Stadium
: C.J. Stroud managed 187 passing yards and one touchdown—a 1-yard strike to Dalton Schultz that proved to be the game-winner. The Texans' ground game was limited to 83 total yards, as they played without key contributors.