Identifying three potential X-factors for the Las Vegas Raiders offense against the Houston Texans in Week 16.

The offense has had its ups and downs this season, but since Stroud returned from a concussion that he suffered in Week 9 against the Denver Broncos, the unit has begun to find its footing.Stroud has helped propel the offense toward a more balanced attack that delivers explosiveness in the run and pass games.

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

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL Odds: Texans by 14½. Against the spread: Raiders 5-9; Texans 8-6. Series record: Texans lead 8-5. Last meeting: Raiders beat Texans 38-20 on Oct. 23, 2022, at Las Vegas.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans expects all players who missed Wednesday's practice to be ready for Sunday against Las Vegas Raiders.

The Las Vegas Raiders have struggled in all areas this season. With only three games left in the season, Las Vegas' main goal should be to stay as healthy as po

Quarterback C.J. Stroud had one of his best games of the season, throwing three touchdown passes and posting a passer rating north of 135. Second-year running back Jawhar Jordan had 101 yards on the ground after taking over for an injured Woody Marks. Houston had almost 400 yards of offense and converted over half of their third downs.

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The Houston Texans have ruled Derek Stingley Jr. and Woody Marks as day-to-day after exiting the Cardinals game with injuries.

The Texans took control early and were never seriously threatened as they continued to solidify their hold on an AFC playoff spot.

Its a tale of two polar-opposite franchises Sunday in Houston when the Texans (9-5) host the Las Vegas Raiders (2-12). The Texans are red-hot, having won six straight games, and back in the hunt for the AFC South title.