If it wasn't already looking bleak for the Houston Texans to see Joe Mixon or Jimmie Ward return for the 2025 season, general manager Nick Caserio has made those hopes look a bit worse. During Caserio's latest appearance on SportsRadio 610,

Houston's performance against Arizona was among the top in the NFL last week but fell short of the standard the Texans want.

Will Woody Marks take the field when the Houston Texans return to NRG Stadium on Sunday to take on the Las Vegas Raiders?

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. is still being bothered by an oblique injury he sustained on Sunday.

At the other end of the spectrum are the ice- cold Raiders. Las Vegas has lost eight in a row and is tied with the Giants and the Titans for the worst record in the NFL. With their next loss, Vegas will have lost 13+ games in a season for the 5th time in franchise history and for the second consecutive season.

Texans' rags to riches story may have Hollywood ending if defense can keep producing in these stats originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

A former standout for Iowa, Houston will be Merriweather's second stop in the NFL after initially starting with the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2023. Since the start of his NFL career, the third-year defensive back played in 42 career games, totaling 46 tackles and a pass breakup.

Is Woody Marks going to play this week? The Texans running back aggravated an ankle injury during Week 15. Here's the latest injury update.

Having faced up to Arizona Cardinals superstar tight end Trey McBride only last week, in theory, it should allow the Houston Texans to be prepared for what Las Vegas Raiders offensive spark plug, Brock Bowers is bringing to the table for Week 16.

Here's a look at who was at practice on Thursday and who was out ahead of Week 16's matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.