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Houston Texans' Key Players Questionable for Raiders Matchup

The Houston Texans face uncertainty heading into their Week Sixteen matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, with seven key players listed as questionable. Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair and cornerback Derek Stingley Junior are crucial to the Texans defense, while running backs Woody Marks and Nick Chubb, along with wide receiver Christian Kirk, are questionable on the offensive side. The Raiders, however, appear relatively healthy, with only one player officially ruled out.

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