Favorable matchup

Raiders’ star power vs. Texans’ middling personnel

Houston has a total of two former Pro Bowlers on its roster — tackle Laremy Tunsil and long snapper Jon Weeks. Las Vegas has nine former Pro Bowlers including five at the offensive skills positions alone (quarterback Derek Carr, running back Josh Jacobs, wide receiver Davante Adams, wide receiver Hunter Renfrow and tight end Darren Waller). Waller is unlikely to play due to a hamstring injury, but the point remains: The talent discrepancy is wide. Las Vegas upgraded its roster this season with visions of being able overwhelm opponents more focused on developing young players. The Texans aren’t totally outmanned and have gotten solid contributions from recent veteran arrivals such as former Raiders defensive tackle Maliek Collins, who has nine pressures, two tackles for loss and two quarterback hits on the season. But, on paper, they’re a team the Raiders should be able to handle.

STEVE MARCUS