... more than the sight of another running play:  as the Texans and Raiders enter their Week Four clash, there are a number of parallels between their seasons so far.

Both team enter the week at 1-2.

Both team have lost a heart-breaker late.

Both teams won a nail-biter with an improbable late push by their weaker unit.

Both teams are looking at this week as an opportunity to bounce back.

That last similarity is the one that should have Houston fans the most upset. 

Not only is the team looking to rebound from a devastating loss against Jacksonville, but the fact that the Raiders are likely salivating over the prospect of facing Houston's new and not-so-improved defense is absolutely terrifying.

The Oak...

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