Texans to rest starters Thursday vs. Raiders
Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans has changed his mind when it comes to playing time for Thursday’s preseason matchup with Las Vegas.
The Houston Texans are set to rest their starters during Thursday's preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to multiple reports. This change in plan comes from head coach DeMeco Ryans, who previously indicated that the first unit would be playing. The decision was made as the starters had reportedly received enough practice time in the previous joint training session.
Additionally, second-year receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL during that session, leading to his season-ending injury. Higgins had been a key player, contributing six touchdown receptions as a rookie in 2025. The matchup between the Texans and Raiders is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, and the game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.
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