There is somehow plenty of praise to go around in Las Vegas in spite of the defeat.
The Las Vegas Raiders didn't quite escape with a victory in Week 16 against the Houston Texans, but the sentiment around the team is fairly positive. After so many brutal shortcomings and blowouts during the 2025 NFL season, the team and fan base were excited to finally be in a competitive game.
Obviously, rookie running back Ashton Jeanty stole the show, as he recorded 188 yards and two major touchdowns.