The late heroics from C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins drew comparisons to a legendary sports duo after the Texans beat the Raiders for their seventh straight win.

The Houston Texans defeated the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon, in a game that was a whole lot closer than anybody thought it would be. The final score was Texans 23, Raiders 21. Make no mistake, the Raiders are in the conversation for the worst team in the NFL and the Texans let them hang around all afternoon.

If the season ended today, the Houston Texans would be in the playoffs. Here's where they stand now, and where they could possibly end up.

The Texans look to win their seventh straight game as they host a Raiders squad with the NFL's worst offense and a long losing streak.

If you were hoping to fire up the rookie sensation this week, you might want to grab a coffee and sit down. Woody Marks, who has been dealing with a nagging ankle issue, is officially trending toward the bench for Sunday’s showdown against the Raiders.

The No. 1 defense in the NFL got some help with a strong performance from C.J. Stroud and the Houston offense.

The Houston Texans' win over the Las Vegas Raiders was closer than they wanted but in the end didn't impact Houston's standing in the AFC playoff race. A look at how the AFC stands: Teams listed in order of tiebreakers. The top seed receives a first-round bye.

The Las Vegas Raiders finished last season with the fewest rushing yards of any team in the National Football League. This prompted them to draft running back A