HOUSTON—So close, yet so far for the Las Vegas Raiders.
On Sunday, the Raiders hit their ninth straight loss, albeit in a roller-coaster affair with the Houston Texans 23-21.
Despite the loss, the Raiders have plenty to be encouraged about in a game they were two-touchdown underdogs in. Regardless, they now face the New York Giants next week in a game that will likely be for the first overall pick in April’s draft.
Here is how the game went down for the Raiders.
Playmakers making plays
The Raiders needed big plays from their top stars, and they ended up getting them.