Las Vegas Raiders Geno Smith (7) makes a run for it while being chased by the Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (right) in the second half at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sun Dec 21, 2025 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

#1 Rich tough go for the Las Vegas Raiders (2-13) today in Houston a loss to the Houston Texans (10-5) despite giving a go the Raiders have lost their ninth straight game Sunday 23-21.

#2 The touchdown in the fourth quarter for the Texans was just good enough to get around the Raiders as the Raider cut it close in the four quarter scoring a touchdown of their own but again fell just short for the win.

#3 Geno Smith returned under center and it look as if the offense look much improved over the last few games and just lost to the Texans. How did you see Smith moving the ball against the Texans?

#4 For Smith 16-23 for 201 yards, the two touchdowns a huge improvement the Raiders who got shutout by the Phildelphia Eagles last week Sunday.

#5 Up next for the Raiders the New York Giants (3-13). The Giants are on a nine game losing streak their last win was against the Phildelphia Eagles Oct 9th. The Raiders counter with a nine game losing streak and their last win was back on Oct 12 against the Tennessee Titans. It’s the Gaints and Raiders this Sun Dec 28th at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Rich Perez does the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts after every home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com