Texans not expecting any problems with Mexico City altitude

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The Oakland Raiders host the Texans on Monday night in Mexico City. The altitude at Mexico City is 7,382 feet above sea level compared to Denver's 5,280. The Texans lost 27-9 at Denver in October.

The Texans don't anticipate any problems.

"I don't really know much you can do to plan for it," offensive tackle Duane Brown said. "You have to try to get accustomed to it as much as possible, and then just ignore it. I'm sure there'll be some oxygen (on the sideline), but other than that, you just have to play your game."

The Texans and Raiders are going to Mexico City on Sunday, the day before the game. They haven't altered their normal routine because the game is being played in Mexico City.

Brown likes the fact that, unlike the Broncos, the Raiders won't have an advantage of playing home games in high altitude.

"That's good," he said. "We're on an equal playing field. Nobody's more used to the altitude than the other. We'll all be experiencing the same thing for the first time.

Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) gets oxygen on the sideline during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 in Houston. Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) gets oxygen on the sideline during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 in Houston. Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 99 Caption Close Texans not expecting any problems with Mexico City altitude 1 / 99 Back to Gallery

Estadio Azteca seats 92,000, and the game has been sold out for months.

"I'm looking forward to it," Brown said. "It'll be a different atmosphere. There'll be a lot of fans not used to seeing a football game (NFL), so I'm sure the excitement level will be high. We have a fan base there, and our (fans) are traveling, so even though it's an away game, I'm sure we'll get some love there."