Raiders at Texans
Houston Texans 52, Las Vegas Raiders 44 · LEGACY REGS
Final Score
Raiders 44 6 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Texans 52 7 TD · 1 FG · 7 XPFernando Mendoza 464 yds passingAhmad Hardy 124 yds rushingDont'e Thornton Jr 215 yds receivingDanielle Hunter 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 470 · 471Passing yards 419 · 335Rushing yards 51 · 136Completions 20/35 · 18/22Yards per carry 7.3 · 5.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 15d ago
In a thrilling Conference Championship clash, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 52-44, securing their place in the Super Bowl for the 2027 season. Both teams were determined to advance, but it was Houston's explosive offense that ultimately made the difference in this high-stakes showdown.
Leading the charge for the Raiders was Fernando Mendoza, who threw for an impressive 464 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his arm strength and precision. Meanwhile, Ahmad Hardy of the Texans made a significant impact on the ground, rushing for 124 yards and helping to control the tempo of the game. Dont'e Thornton Jr. also shined for Las Vegas, racking up 215 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Texans' offensive firepower.
Defensively, Danielle Hunter was a game-changer for Houston, recording four pivotal sacks that disrupted Mendoza's rhythm and created critical momentum shifts. The Texans' defense stepped up at key moments, including a crucial stop that allowed them to maintain their lead late in the game. With both teams trading blows, Hunter's performance, coupled with timely defensive stops, proved to be the catalyst for Houston's victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 20/35 | 57% | 464 | 5 | 0 | 141.3 |
| Texans | ||||||
| Jalen MilroeQB | 18/22 | 82% | 335 | 4 | 1 | 139.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | — | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik BensonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Ahmad HardyHB | 19 | 124 | 6.5 | 37 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Jalen MilroeQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||||
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 6 | 215 | 35.8 | 58 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Brock BowersTE | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 13 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Malik BensonWR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 22 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 38 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Makai LemonWR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Ahmad HardyHB | 6 | 97 | 16.2 | 37 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 59 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Jalin HyattWR | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 20 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 41 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||
| Eric StokesCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan StukesFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan SmithMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien PorterCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian WilkinsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony SmithDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoyCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy ChinnSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton JohnsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike GreenREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-MaoFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||
| Danielle HunterREDG | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon ShulerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aiden FisherWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| E.J. SpeedSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah BoldenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||
| Joey SlyeK | 1/1 | 5 | 49 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 7 | 64 |