Raiders vs. Texans: TV Schedule, Live Streaming, Radio, Game Time and More

After a statement win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4, the 3-1 Houston Texans will host the 2-2 Oakland Raiders in Week 5. Both teams have had their moments this season, and a win would help propel either team to prominence in the AFC.

The Raiders have been "Jekyll and Hyde" thus far, as they followed up an upset win over the New York Jets with a loss to the New England Patriots this past week. Also, the Raiders blew a 21-point lead against the Buffalo Bills in Week 2.

The Texans proved that they are for real on Sunday by beating the perennially-contending Steelers. It was a nice bounce back after a tough loss to the New Orleans Saints the previous week. Houston has been unable to shake the Tennessee Titans to this point, so every win is vital.

Houston is favored despite the fact that wide receiver Andre Johnson may not play with a hamstring injury, but his absence could certainly turn this contest upside down. 

Where: Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas

When: Sunday, Oct. 9 at 1 p.m. EDT

Watch: CBS; KCBS (Oakland) and KHOU (Houston)

Listen: KITS 105.3 FM (Oakland) and KILT 610 AM (Houston); Sirius XM Satellite Radio: XM Internet 865 (Oakland) and XM 226 (Internet 862, Houston)

Live Streaming Audio:  NFL.com Audio Pass ($29.99 for year, $27.99 team specific, $9.99 a month)

Betting Line: Houston Texans (-6)

What's at Stake?

Both the Texans and Raiders figure to be in contention for their respective division crowns as the season progresses, so this game could be extremely important in the playoff picture. Things are a bit more dire for the 2-2 Raiders, as they trail the San Diego Chargers by a game in the AFC West.

The Texans are currently tied for first in the AFC South with the surprising Tennessee Titans, but look to be the dominant team in the division. Houston has a bit more breathing room than Oakland, but a win continues the momentum the Texans gained by beating the Pittsburgh Steelers last week.

Raiders' Injury Report

Out: QB Terrelle Pryor (suspension)

Questionable: RB Michael Bush (ankle), DB Michael Huff (concussion), DB Chris Johnson (hamstring)

Probable: RB Darren McFadden (groin), QB Jason Campbell (foot)

Texans' Injury Report

Questionable: WR Andre Johnson (hamstring), RB Ben Tate (groin), RB Derrick Ward (ankle), LB Mario Williams (knee), DB Kareem Jackson (knee)

Probable: RB Arian Foster (hamstring), WR Kevin Walter (shoulder)

What They're Saying

Despite a 31-19 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday, the Oakland Raiders' head coach still has very lofty expectations for his squad, according to Jerry McDonald of InsideBayArea.com.

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"We're not backing down from what the expectation is here by no stretch of the imagination," Jackson said Monday at his weekly media briefing. "We're going to win the AFC West. We're going to do everything we can to get in the playoffs and go challenge for a Super Bowl."

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There is plenty of speculation in Houston regarding the hamstring injury wide receiver Andre Johnson suffered against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Despite multiple MRIs, his status for this week's game is still uncertain, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.

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"It's hard for me to give you an answer right now," (Texans head coach Gary) Kubiak said Monday. "He's going to miss some time. I don't know if that's three or four days. I don't know if that's a few weeks.

"We're dealing with a hamstring—we know that. We're still in an evaluation process. We're going to get a couple different opinions over the course of the next two days. Once we get a better evaluation and see how he progresses over the next two days, I can probably answer your question better."

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Raiders Player to Watch: WR Denarius Moore

The Oakland Raiders haven't had a truly reliable wide receiver in years, but rookie Denarius Moore has shown plenty of flashes to this point in the season. Moore broke out with a five-catch, 146-yard performance against Buffalo in Week 2 and has shown plenty of big-play potential.

Moore hasn't just been utilized as a receiver, but he has also been used on reverses and is extremely dangerous with the ball in his hands. The Texans will have to keep tabs on Moore at all times as he can score in the blink of an eye.

Texans Player to Watch: RB Arian Foster

After missing two full games and most of another, Houston's superstar running back Arian Foster returned with a vengeance against the Steelers on Sunday. Not only did he start, but he received almost all of the carries and rumbled for 155 yards and a score.

Foster proved that he could stay healthy for one week, but Sunday's game against Oakland will be the true test. If he can make it through the contest unscathed and be productive at the same time, then the Texans will be in great shape.

Key Matchup: RB Darren McFadden vs. Houston's front seven

Raiders running back Darren McFadden ran wild over the season's first month with two games of 150 or more rushing yards, and he essentially represents what the Oakland offense is all about. If the Raiders are going pull off the upset, then McFadden will need to have a big game.

Houston will obviously hone in on stopping the run and may even stack the box with eight or nine players. Despite that, McFadden will have to pick some yardage early. Even if the Texans don't allow him to go for 150 yards again, a little success on the ground will open up the passing game.

On the Hot Seat: Houston WR Kevin Walter

If Andre Johnson is forced to sit out, then Kevin Walter and Jacoby Jones will have to pick up much of the slack in the passing game against Oakland. Walter has been Johnson's complement for the past few season, but aside from one adequate year, he has been lees than stellar.

Walter will need to prove that he deserves a starting spot, or else he may find himself low on the depth chart upon Johnson's return. One would have to believe that the Texans will look for a better partner for Johnson in the offseason unless Walter really proves himself moving forward.

Prediction

Texans 24, Raiders 21