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Raiders vs. Texans: TV Schedule, Odds, Ticket Info, Game Time and More
- Updated: January 5, 2017
In the future, seeing the matchup “Oakland Raiders at Houston Texans” listed among the AFC Wild Card games for 2017 will not elicit confusion or bemused laughter.
However, it’s safe to say that here and now in 2017, it’s a first-round playoff clash that not many would have predicted in the offseason.
The 12-4 Raiders were one of the league’s best teams in the regular season under quarterback Derek Carr before everything went off the rails with his broken fibula in Week 16.
The 9-7 Texans just barely beat out the Tennessee Titans to win the AFC South and make it into the playoffs.
Now, the two meet up in what could definitely be called the most unexpected playoff matchup of Wild Card Weekend. That being said, how could you miss it? You’ll find all the information you need to watch the game below, as well as a preview of what to watch for when you tune in.
How to Watch
Date: Saturday, Jan. 7
Location: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
Time: 4:35 p.m. ET
Point Spread: HOU -1.5 per OddsShark
Tickets: ScoreBig.com
What to Watch
The biggest storyline to watch as this strange matchup unfolds is, of course, the quarterbacks on both sides.
The Raiders confirmed on Wednesday that rookie quarterback Connor Cook will be lining up under center on Saturday, as ESPN’s Adam …
