Two Houston Texans starters are reportedly missing from a second-straight practice ahead of Week 16's game vs. the Las Vegas Raiders. According to Jonathan M. Alexander of The Houston Chronicle, running back Woody Marks (ankle) and Derek Stingley (oblique) were not present during the media's portion of practice on Thursday.

Having faced up to Arizona Cardinals superstar tight end Trey McBride only last week, in theory, it should allow the Houston Texans to be prepared for what Las Vegas Raiders offensive spark plug, Brock Bowers is bringing to the table for Week 16.

The Las Vegas Raiders have struggled in all areas this season. With only three games left in the season, Las Vegas' main goal should be to stay as healthy as po

What channel is Eagles vs. Raiders on today? Live stream, time, TV schedule to watch NFL Week 15 game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Las Vegas Raiders will travel cross-country to take on the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

“The Raiders are awful ...,” Stephen A. Smith said on Monday’s episode of First Take on ESPN. ”As a result of that, the Eagles took advantage of a doormat to use Cam’s (Cam Newton) words, and they rolled right over them. What do you want, a cookie?"

As quick as his 4.3 40-yard dash speed at the NFL Combine, life came at Porter fast two weeks ago against the Denver Broncos. After starting cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly exited early with a season-ending knee injury, the former receiver turned cornerback stepped up with two pass deflections and six total tackles.

When asked about the importance of remaining in Las Vegas and helping turn around what is currently a 2-12 team, Raiders QB Geno Smith said, "I'm expecting to win a lot of games here."

At the other end of the spectrum are the ice- cold Raiders. Las Vegas has lost eight in a row and is tied with the Giants and the Titans for the worst record in the NFL. With their next loss, Vegas will have lost 13+ games in a season for the 5th time in franchise history and for the second consecutive season.

"The NFL was crying and forcing me to take my shoes off," the Las Vegas Raiders star revealed on his podcast when recalling his Dec. 14 game against the Eagles

The Las Vegas Raiders are three games away from putting whatever this season was to an end. Horrible, disappointing, messy, etc. There are a lot of things you c