Chargers, The Texans
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With neither quarterback having a hot hand, our expert NFL predictions expect the running backs to score touchdowns when the Texans visit the Chargers.
The Texans took a 17-10 lead into the fourth quarter. Herbert drove the Chargers 64 yards and injected some needed momentum into their offense with a 28-yard scramble to the Texans’ 16-yard line. He capped the drive with a 1-yard touchdown pass to Gadsden with 13 seconds left in the third.
The Chargers spotted the Texans an early 14-0 lead and still had chances to deliver a comeback. They couldn't.
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A little less trustworthy is the Houston offense, which has been better over the last few weeks, but has still only scored at least 24 points once since Week 11. The Los Angeles defense has been elite since the team's bye, holding each one opponent under 20 points.
A once-promising Colts season that included a 7-1 start, has ended without a postseason berth, sparked by a historic late-season collapse.
The Houston Texans (10-5) can clinch a playoff spot with a win over the Los Angeles Chargers (11-4) on Saturday at SoFi Stadium.
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