Without Al-Shaair, that leaves the Texans' linebacker core likely to be led by Henry To'oTo'o and EJ Speed, as Al-Shaair will attempt to make his way back into his pivotal role on Houston's defense come next weekend against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Houston's top-ranked defense will face the NFL's worst offense Sunday when the Texans host the Las Vegas Raiders at NRG Stadium. It's a game you can watch live on KHOU 11 at 3:25 p.m.

The Houston Texans will be down two starters for Week 16's battle against the Las Vegas Raiders. Running back Woody Marks and lineback Azeez Al-Shaair were ruled inactive for Sunday's late kickoff contest against the Raiders. With a win, Houston will move to 10 wins for the third straight season under DeMeco Ryans.

Azeez Al-Shaair is a villain in some opposing NFL stadiums for his hits on quarterbacks, but he's beloved in the Houston Texans locker room and in the community.

Al-Shaair (ankle), who is officially questionable for Sunday's game against Las Vegas, is trending toward playing, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

HOUSTON — Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is being honored for his impact both on and off the field. The team announced on Wednesday that he is the Texans’ 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award nominee. The award is considered the ...

The Houston Texans' defense had a big night against the Buffalo Bills and reigning league MVP Josh Allen. Thanks to an eight-sack day from the Texans' elite pass rush and a dominant effort on the defensive side of the ball throughout, Houston put together ...

Al-Shaair (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.

HOUSTON – Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was honored Thursday for his work in the community and dedication to helping others. Azeez Al-Shaair is the club’s winner of the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, the league’s most prestigious ...

The 9-5 Houston Texans will have a chance to extend their six-game winning streak for yet another week heading into their Week 16 matchup against the 2-12 Las Vegas Raiders — a team that's struggled its fair share over the course of this season— making for a golden opportunity that the Texans can take advantage of on their home field.

The Texans are 14-point favorites at DraftKings Sportsbook in the latest Raiders vs. Texans odds, and the total is 39.5. Before you make any Texans vs. Raiders picks of your own, make sure to look at the top NFL picks from the SportsLine Projection Model,