Raiders vs. Texans: Odds, Stat Predictions for 2017 AFC Wild Card Game

January 6, 2017   ·   Kristopher Knox   ·   Jump to comments

The NFL postseason is set to get underway Saturday afternoon when the Oakland Raiders travel to NRG Stadium to take on the Houston Texans. This game has the makings of an exciting offense vs. defense matchup with a few added twists.
Because of injuries at the quarterback position, both teams are going into this game with players who aren't necessarily first choices under center. The Texans have been forced to turn back to Brock Osweiler because of a concussion suffered by Tom Savage in Week 17. The Raiders, meanwhile, have seen both Derek Carr and Matt McGloin fall to injuries over the past two weeks.
Oakland will now rely on rookie quarterback Connor Cook, a former Michigan State standout and fourth-round pick.
This game, of course, isn't going to be just about the quarterbacks. Houston's defense, which allows a league-leading 301.3 yards per game, will look to carry the Texans. The Raiders have the luxury of leaning on a ground attack that ranks sixth in the NFL with a...

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