"The Texans probably will play three games without receiver Andre Johnson while he recovers from his hamstring injury.

On paper at least, Oakland would seem the ideal team to play while Johnson serves as a cheerleader.

The Texans are 3-1 against the Raiders when Johnson plays and 2-0 when he doesn't, including a 31-24 victory at Oakland last season.

The formula the Texans used to defeat the Raiders last season should disclose what kind of game plan they'll have without their best player Sunday at Reliant Stadium."