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Here's how to watch today's NFL games: The Houston Texans play at the Los Angeles Chargers at 4:30 p.m. ET. The game is on NFL Network with Rich Eisen (play-by-play) and Kurt Warner (analyst) on the call. The game can also be seen on Fubo TV, which offers a free trial.

The penultimate week of the 2025-26 NFL regular season continues on Saturday, December 27, with a doubleheader kicking off in the late afternoon. In the opening game of the day, the Los Angeles Chargers welcome the Houston Texans to SoFi Stadium.

From a rooting perspective, Jeremy Reisman has published a Week 17 Saturday Lions fans’ rooting guide for those looking toward the 2026 season. Those hoping for a better Lions draft pick and a better schedule next season will want to pull for the Texans. Here’s an excerpt from Reisman’s rooting guide:

One of the hottest teams in the NFL right now, led by their No.1 defense, kicks off the Saturday action. C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans travel to face the Los Angeles Chargers. Both teams are fighting for AFC positioning, making every possession feel like January football.

I guess so, because the Texans head to Los Angeles for a date with the Chargers, while the Baltimore Ravens’ playoff hopes are on the line when they visit Green Bay to face a Packers squad on NBC that’s safely in the NFC playoff field.

The Baltimore Ravens face the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisc.

x − 1. Seattle Seahawks (12-3), NFC West leaders: Splitting their season series with the Rams in Week 16's classic means they'll wind up with the No. 1 seed if they win their final two games. Remaining schedule: at Panthers, at 49ers

The Chargers elevated offensive tackle Foster Sarell and safety Marcus Williams from the practice squad for Saturday's game against the Texans.