Next up, the Texans will host the Oakland Raiders this Sunday in an early CBS game. The Texans (3-1) are coming off a 17-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers but suffered the loss of WR Andre Johnson in the game due to a hamstring ailment. The Texans will be looking to go three games over .500 for the first time in team history.
The Raiders (2-2) fell last week at home to the New England Patriots 31-19. The Raiders actually outgained the Pats 504 to 409 in total yards but lost the turnover battle 2-0. Raider QB Jason Campbell was 25/39 for 344 yards and one TD but had two INT's. League leading rusher RB Darren McFadden (468 yds/6.2 ypc) only carried 14 times for 75 yards (5.4 ypc). The Raiders have victories over the Broncos and the Jets - their two losses came to the Bills (38-35 in a squeaker @ Buffalo) and to the Patriots.
TV = CBS (channel 11 local), noon CST
Announcers = Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts
Favorite = Texans by 6 to 7
Bye weeks begin this week with Cleveland, Dallas, St. Louis, Miami, Washington and Baltimore (Texans next opponent) all getting Sunday off.