Texans at Raiders
Houston Texans 33, Las Vegas Raiders 27 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Texans 33 4 TD · 2 FG · 3 XP
Raiders 27 3 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPFernando Mendoza 217 yds passingRico Dowdle 134 yds rushingDont'e Thornton Jr 80 yds receivingDerek Stingley Jr 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 390 · 397Passing yards 172 · 217Rushing yards 218 · 180Completions 20/36 · 22/37Yards per carry 5.3 · 5.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2027 season, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 33-27. The game had significant playoff implications early in the season, with both teams seeking to establish themselves as contenders.
On the offensive side, Hudson Cottrell led the Texans with two passing touchdowns, while Rico Dowdle dominated the ground game with 134 rushing yards. Fernando Mendoza of the Raiders also showcased his skills, throwing for 217 yards and keeping his team competitive throughout the contest. Dont'e Thornton Jr. made an impact in the air with 80 receiving yards but ultimately fell short.
Defensively, the Texans made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, highlighted by Derek Stingley Jr.'s impressive two interceptions. Danielle Hunter added pressure with 1.5 sacks, helping to stifle the Raiders' offensive rhythm. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Houston’s defense forced a crucial turnover, sealing the game and allowing the Texans to secure their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| Hudson CottrellQB | 20/36 | 56% | 172 | 2 | 0 | 86.8 |
| Raiders | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 22/37 | 59% | 217 | 1 | 2 | 62.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 21 | 134 | 6.4 | 80 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 13 | 57 | 4.4 | 23 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Hudson CottrellQB | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Myles PerkinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raiders | |||||||
| Dylan LaubeHB | 22 | 128 | 5.8 | 47 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Fernando MendozaQB | 6 | 31 | 5.2 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Connor HeywardFB | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Myles PerkinsWR | 7 | 56 | 8.0 | 25 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | — | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raiders | |||||||
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Brock BowersTE | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Jalen NailorWR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | — | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jack BechWR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Dylan LaubeHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Connor HeywardFB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik BensonWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen BullockFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade WoodazMIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VJ PayneFS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter ScruggsMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal HillWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden CrumedyDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari RamseyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden FisherWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raiders | |||||
| Jonah LauluDT | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwity PayeREDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx CrosbyLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton JohnsonSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoyCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan StukesFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe DeanMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tonka HemingwayDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien PorterCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Poona FordDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brennan JacksonLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric StokesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay WalkerWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Austin BrownFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hezekiah MassesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javin WrightMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 2/2 | 3 | 54 |
| Raiders | |||
| A.J. ColeP | 2/3 | 3 | 53 |