Raiders 21–23 Texans: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2025

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans?

C. Stroud (Houston Texans), 57.5% completion, -1.5% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +6.25 total passing EPA. G. Smith (Las Vegas Raiders), 59.3% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.43 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans?

C. Stroud (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.25 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+2.99 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass deep left to 12-N.Collins ran ob at LV 13 for 24 yards. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was out of bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED.

Quick answer

Winner: Houston Texans
Final score: Houston Texans 23–21 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime: Las Vegas Raiders 7–13 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: C.J. Stroud
Top passer: C.J. Stroud
Biggest EPA play: (10:53) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 2-A.Jeanty INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Stingley at…
Game date: 2025-12-21

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Las Vegas Raiders 23–21 on 2025-12-21. C.J. Stroud posted a game-high +6.25 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Las Vegas Raiders	0	7	7	7	0	21
Houston Texans	7	6	3	7	0	23

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LVLas Vegas Raiders

+1LV 15

HOU 7

+1HOU 15

+3LV 37

HOU 60

+1HOU 20

LV 1

+1LV 15

HOU 51

+1HOU 15

HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

HOUHouston Texans
Q1 10:53TD
Derek Stingley Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 70
Score
0-6
(10:53) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 2-A.Jeanty INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Stingley at LV 31. 24-D.Stingley for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q1 10:43XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
0-7
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 12:30TD
Brock Bowers
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 7
Score
6-7
(12:30) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 89-B.Bowers for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 12:25XP
Daniel Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
7-7
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 9:17FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
LV 37
Score
7-10
(9:17) 15-K.Fairbairn 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:54FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
LV 32
Score
7-13
(:54) 15-K.Fairbairn 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 9:53TD
Ashton Jeanty
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 60
Score
13-13
(9:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 2-A.Jeanty for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 9:44XP
Daniel Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 20
Score
14-13
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 3:14FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
LV 31
Score
14-16
(3:14) 15-K.Fairbairn 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 7:44TD
Dalton Schultz
Points+6
Yard line
LV 1
Score
14-22
(7:44) 57-B.Fisher reported in as eligible. 7-C.Stroud pass short left to 86-D.Schultz for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 7:41XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
14-23
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 5:34TD
Ashton Jeanty
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 51
Score
20-23
(5:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-A.Jeanty up the middle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 5:24XP
Daniel Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
21-23
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1C.J. Stroud · Houston Texans · Passing · +6.25 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
2Tre Tucker · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
3Brock Bowers · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
4Dalton Schultz · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
5Geno Smith · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +2.43 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
6Jack Bech · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
7Nico Collins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
8Alex Bachman · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

C.J. Stroud — HOU · Passing

C.J. Stroud posted the highest total EPA (+6.25) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.16 EPA per play.

C.J. Stroud's top snap (+2.99 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass deep left to 12-N.Collins ran ob at LV 13 for 24 yards. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was out of bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass deep left to

Biggest single play (-7.96 EPA): Geno Smith — (10:53) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 2-A.Jeanty INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Stingley at LV 31. 24-D.Stingley for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

C.J. Stroud led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · -1.5% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +6.25 total EPA
Geno Smith (Las Vegas Raiders) · 27 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · +4.9% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.43 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Las Vegas Raiders	Houston Texans
Offensive EPA/play	-0.057	-0.026
Offensive success rate	41.3%	45.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.090	+0.156
Rush EPA/play	-0.145	-0.510
Defensive EPA/play	+0.026	+0.057
Defensive success rate	54.3%	58.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders -0.06, Houston Texans -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Las Vegas Raiders: -0.06 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Houston Texans: -0.03 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Houston Texans: 12 drives, -2.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -4.27 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Houston Texans — Derek Stingley Jr. (Q1 10:53)
Las Vegas Raiders — Brock Bowers (Geno Smith pass) (Q2 12:30)
Las Vegas Raiders — Ashton Jeanty (Geno Smith pass) (Q3 9:53)
Houston Texans — Dalton Schultz (C.J. Stroud pass) (Q4 7:44)
Las Vegas Raiders — Ashton Jeanty (Q4 5:34)

Field goals

Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q2 9:17)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q2 0:54)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q3 3:14)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 70 (Q1 10:53) — (10:53) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 2-A.Jeanty INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Stingley at LV 31. 24-D.Stingley for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 10:43) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–6. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the HOU 7 (Q2 12:30) — (12:30) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 89-B.Bowers for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 12:25) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LV 37 (Q2 9:17) — (9:17) 15-K.Fairbairn 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LV 32 (Q2 0:54) — (:54) 15-K.Fairbairn 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the HOU 60 (Q3 9:53) — (9:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 2-A.Jeanty for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the HOU 20 (Q3 9:44) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LV 31 (Q3 3:14) — (3:14) 15-K.Fairbairn 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q4 7:44) — (7:44) 57-B.Fisher reported in as eligible. 7-C.Stroud pass short left to 86-D.Schultz for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 7:41) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the HOU 51 (Q4 5:34) — (5:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-A.Jeanty up the middle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 5:24) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 9:53) — (9:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 2-A.Jeanty for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.9% · EPA +6.35]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 10:53) — (10:53) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 2-A.Jeanty INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Stingley at LV 31. 24-D.Stingley for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.5% · EPA -7.96]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 5:34) — (5:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-A.Jeanty up the middle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.1% · EPA +4.77]
Houston Texans (Q4 4:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass incomplete deep left to 12-N.Collins. PENALTY on LV-26-D.Porter, Defensive Pass Interference, 21 yards, enforced at HOU 7 - No Play. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +2.71]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 13:46) — (13:46) 6-A.Cole punts 34 yards to HOU 12, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, downed by LV-55-C.Lindenberg. [WPA -10.5% · EPA -0.63]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 10:53) — (10:53) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 2-A.Jeanty INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Stingley at LV 31. 24-D.Stingley for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.5% · EPA -7.96]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 9:53) — (9:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 2-A.Jeanty for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.9% · EPA +6.35]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 5:34) — (5:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-A.Jeanty up the middle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.1% · EPA +4.77]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 0:34) — (:34) (No Huddle) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 18-J.Bech to HOU 22 for 37 yards (25-M.Bryant). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +3.17]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 10:53 · HOU 70 · Score 0-6
(10:53) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 2-A.Jeanty INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Stingley at LV 31. 24-D.Stingley for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 10:43 · LV 15 · Score 0-7
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 12:30 · HOU 7 · Score 6-7
(12:30) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 89-B.Bowers for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 12:25 · HOU 15 · Score 7-7
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 9:17 · LV 37 · Score 7-10
(9:17) 15-K.Fairbairn 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:54 · LV 32 · Score 7-13
(:54) 15-K.Fairbairn 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 9:53 · HOU 60 · Score 13-13
(9:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 2-A.Jeanty for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 9:44 · HOU 20 · Score 14-13
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 3:14 · LV 31 · Score 14-16
(3:14) 15-K.Fairbairn 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 7:44 · LV 1 · Score 14-22
(7:44) 57-B.Fisher reported in as eligible. 7-C.Stroud pass short left to 86-D.Schultz for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 7:41 · LV 15 · Score 14-23
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 5:34 · HOU 51 · Score 20-23
(5:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-A.Jeanty up the middle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 5:24 · HOU 15 · Score 21-23
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Houston Texans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Geno Smith (LV) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans on 2025-12-21?

The Houston Texans beat the Las Vegas Raiders 23-21 in Week 16, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Houston Texans 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Houston Texans 6; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Houston Texans 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Houston Texans 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 21, Houston Texans 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans?

Houston Texans touchdown — D. Stingley (Q1 10:53) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — B. Bowers (G. Smith pass) (Q2 12:30) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Jeanty (G. Smith pass) (Q3 9:53) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Schultz (C. Stroud pass) (Q4 7:44) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Jeanty (Q4 5:34) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 9:17, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 0:54, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q3 3:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans?

C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans), 57.5% completion, -1.5% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +6.25 total passing EPA. Geno Smith (Las Vegas Raiders), 59.3% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.43 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans?

C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.25 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+2.99 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass deep left to 12-N.Collins ran ob at LV 13 for 24 yards. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was out of bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED.

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Houston Texans won 23-21 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 2-12 Now 2-13 L

Houston Texans

Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W

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