The Facts: Adam Caplan of ESPN reports that the team is optimistic that McGloin will be well enough to serve as Connor Cook's backup in Houston.

Diehards Line: McGloin has been a limited participant in practice this week and the team will hold a walkthrough on Friday as they wrap up their preparations for the Texans. Their final injury report will provide further information on their feelings about McGloin’s readiness and a roster move involving newly-added practice squad QB Garrett Gilbert would be a pretty good sign that their optimism faded away. As PFT suggests, regardless of who serves as the backup, the Raiders will need Cook to be sharp on Saturday if they’re going to advance in their first postseason game in 14 years.