The 1-4 Las Vegas Raiders are back from their bye Sunday as they host the Houston Texans at Allegiant Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:05 p.m. PT.
Let’s look at five keys to the game for the Raiders:
Play like the better team:
This starts a six-game stretch in which the Raiders play games they can easily win. The opponents are a combined 13-21-2. Sitting near the bottom of the AFC standings, this is a great opportunity for the Raiders to claw back into the playoff picture. The Texans are 1-3-1 and simply not as good as the Raiders.