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Raiders & Texans Face Injury Crisis for Week Sixteen

Football fans anticipate Week Sixteens Raiders vs. Texans matchup, as both teams face significant injury challenges. Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby and safety Jeremy Chinn are out with knee and back injuries, respectively. Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, defensive end Denico Autry, and offensive tackle Trent Brown are also out, along with several other players dealing with various injuries. The final game statuses will greatly impact the strategies and outcomes of this highly anticipated game.

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