Houston Texans

Texans' Osweiler battles Raiders and green laser, too

Tuesday, November 22, 2016
A mystery is unfolding over a big green laser at the Texans game in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (KTRK) -- Quarterback Brock Osweiler wasn't the only one to notice a bright green laser during the Houston Texans' battle with the Oakland Raiders in Mexico City.

Social media was abuzz after the floating green orb mysteriously appeared on Osweiler's face during the game.
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Then, it happened again. And again.

At least several times, someone in the stadium shined what appeared to be a green laser pointer onto the Texans offense, ESPN.com reports.

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Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler warms up before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Mexico City.AP
A Oakland Raiders fan arrives at Azteca Stadium before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Mexico City.AP
Houston Texans cheerleaders perform in front of the Angel of Independence monument Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Mexico City.AP
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A dressed up Oakland Raiders fan poses for photos as she arrives at Azteca stadium in Mexico City, Monday, Nov. 21, 2016.AP
Oakland Raiders and Houston Texans cheerleaders follow a yoga instructor at the Angel of Independence monument during an NFL promotional event in Mexico City, Nov. 20, 2016.AP
Fans arrive at Azteca Stadium before an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Oakland Raiders Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Mexico City.AP
A Oakland Raiders fan arrives at Azteca Stadium before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Mexico City.AP
Oakland Raiders fans arrive at Azteca Stadium before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Mexico City.AP
Fans for the Houston Texans and the Oakland Raiders arrive at Azteca Stadium before an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Mexico City.AP
Oakland Raiders fans arrive at Azteca Stadium before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Mexico City.AP
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Oakland Raiders fans pose for a picture in front of Azteca Stadium before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Mexico City.AP
Oakland Raiders fans arrive to Azteca Stadium before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Mexico City.AP
Oakland Raiders fans arrive at Azteca Stadium before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Mexico City.AP
Oakland Raiders fans take pictures in front of Azteca Stadium before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Mexico City.AP
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Fans arrive at Azteca Stadium before an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Oakland Raiders Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Mexico City.AP
An Oakland Raiders fan carries a Mexican flag as he arrives to Azteca Stadium before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Mexico City.AP
Oakland Raiders fans arrive to Azteca Stadium before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Mexico City.AP
Houston Texans fans arrive to Azteca Stadium before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Mexico City.AP
Oakland Raiders fans look at Azteca Stadium before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Mexico City.AP
A Oakland Raiders fan looks on before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Mexico City.AP
Oakland Raiders fans take pictures in front of Azteca Stadium before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Mexico City.AP
Fans wait to enter Azteca Stadium before an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Oakland Raiders Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Mexico City.AP
A Oakland Raiders fan arrives to Azteca Stadium before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Mexico City.AP
Houston Texans cheerleaders perform in front of the Angel of Independence monument Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Mexico City.AP
Houston Texans cheerleaders perform in front of the Angel of Independence monument Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Mexico City.AP

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"There were a couple of times it definitely hit me in the eye," Osweiler said to ESPN. "And it was very noticeable."



Texans head coach Bill O'Brien deferred questions about the laser to security.
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But even the Raiders said they saw the laser.

Defensive end Khalil Mack told ESPN he thought he was "in the Twilight Zone."

Osweiler said he's never experienced that during an NFL game before.



The Texans fell to the Raiders, 27-20.
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