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Here’s some football and some non-football fun facts heading into Week 7 for Houston Texans at Las Vegas Raiders.

Here's some football and some non-football fun facts heading into Week 7 for Houston Texans at Las Vegas Raiders.


  • Brandin Cooks spent time with his family and headed home to Oregon for some R&R.

Home sweet home

Speaking of returning home, TE Brevin Jordan grew up in Las Vegas and could be making his return to the lineup this week for Houston. After an ankle injury at Denver, Jordan has missed three games but did practice this week. Jordan said he was expecting a sizeable cheering section of family and friends on the road.

“Oh my gosh, I got so many people asking me for tickets but they got to handle their own,” Jordan said.

Marquis matchup

When the Raiders traded for Davante Adams this offseason, it was the biggest blockbuster announcement in free agency. Head Coach Lovie Smith is excited to see No. 3 overall draft pick DB Derek Stingley Jr. in action against one of the league’s biggest stars.

“Who is the highest paid receiver in football? He’s (Davante Adams) right up there,” Smith said. “Right now, to this point, we can argue about a few thousand dollars here and there. He’s one of the best. There’s a reason why is my point. If you’re a corner in general, you have to be excited about that. For a young player like (Derek) Stingley, yeah he’s excited about this challenge. Best of the league, that’s why we drafted him that high. I know he’s looking forward to it, like all of our teams.”

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