Let’s just jump straight in to this week’s BRB staff Predictions for the Oakland Raiders vs. your Houston Texans. We almost had a clean sweep in favor of the Texans... almost.
Tim: Texans 19, Raiders 10.
What's that? A Texans' victory by more than one possession? INDEED.
It won't be pretty. In fact, it'll be the exact opposite of that. But the Texans' defense will shine, even more so than usual, thanks to Connor Cook predictably struggling in his first start...on the road...in the playoffs...against an outstanding defense. That unit will be led by Jadeveon Clowney, Whitney Mercilus, and Benardrick McKinney, with a sizable assist from the secondary.