How to watch Houston Texans-Las Vegas Raiders NFL preseason game for free today

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, October 5, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)APIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Thomas Lagrone | tlagrone@al.comThe Houston Texans play against the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL preseason game today. The matchup is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trial offered by DIRECTV. Alternatively, Sling offers an affordable monthly subscription. The Texans are set to play their second preseason game today, as they lost 27-7 against the Los Angeles Chargers in their opener. Notably, the Houston squad did not play its starters in the first preseason matchup. The Texans are expected to play all of their healthy starters in today’s game, as they try to prepare for the regular season. With this in mind, Houston fans will get to see their star quarterback C.J. Stroud in action this evening. The Raiders played their starters in last week’s game, including veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. In minimal playing time, Cousins threw for 50 yards and one touchdown. Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza also took snaps last week, throwing for 97 yards and one touchdown. He will continue to receive playing time this evening. Fans can watch this NFL preseason game for free online by using the free trial offered by DIRECTV. Alternatively, Sling offers an affordable monthly subscription. Where to watch Iga Swiatek-Elena Rybakina Cincinnati Open Quarterfinals for free tonightHow to watch Indiana Fever-Dallas Wings WNBA game free stream todayHow to watch Flavio Cobolli-Tommy Paul Cincinnati Open Quarterfinals for free todayHow to watch Jessica Pegula-Amanda Anisimova Cincinnati Open Quarterfinals for free todayHow to watch Minnesota Lynx-Golden State Valkyries WNBA game for free tonightThomas Lagrone is an Alabama native and recent graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's degree in sports communication. Thomas has loved participating in and watching sports...