Texans knock off Chargers to punch ticket to playoffs, end L.A.'s bid for AFC West crown

Oh man, that is a BRUTAL turn of events. Justin Herbert launched a 60-yard completion to Quentin Johnston on third-and-13, only for Oronde Gadsden II to drop a high pass over the middle and Azeez Al-Shaair to pick it off.

Texans go deep again, lead Chargers 14-0

C.J. Stroud threw a 75-yard touchdown pass to rookie Jayden Higgins on the team’s first possession and he found Higgins’ fellow 2025 draft pick and Iowa State product Jaylin Noel on the second possession. This play only covered 43 yards, but the result was another touchdown and a 14-0 lead for Houston. Stroud is now 4-of-4 for 142 yards.

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Texans vs Chargers Prediction: TD Picks for Week 17

With neither quarterback having a hot hand, our expert NFL predictions expect the running backs to score touchdowns when the Texans visit the Chargers.
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Game Recap: Chargers Fall to Texans at Home in Week 17

The Chargers pass defense entered Week 17 as one of the league's best units. But they were simply uncharacteristic in the opening quarter as the Texans hit on a pair of long touchdown passes. The Bolts had allowed two passing scores of 30-plus air yards through the first 15 games before allowing two against Houston.

CJ Stroud connects with Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel for back-to-back deep touchdowns

The red-hot Texans jumped out to an early lead in a pivotal matchup against the Chargers as CJ Stroud tossed two long touchdown passes.

WATCH: Texans-Chargers Game Recap LIVE From SoFi Stadium

Big Sarge delivers the pulse-pounding, live reaction from SoFi Stadium as Texans clinch playoffs with a gritty 20-16 victory over the Chargers.

Beware, AFC contenders: Here come the Houston Texans. This won’t be comfortable

After a bruising win over the Chargers on Saturday, the Texans are back in the playoffs, with a defense as good as any in the NFL.

Texans aseguran 3er pasaje consecutivo a playoffs con victoria de 20-16 sobre Chargers

C.J. Stroud lanzó dos pases largos de touchdown en las dos primeras series ofensivas de Houston en el encuentro, y los Texans vencieron el sábado 20-16 a los Chargers de Los Ángeles para asegurar un t

NFL Week 17 betting guide: Chargers vs. Texans, plus anytime touchdown scorer picks and player props

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.

Houston Texans key play: Nick Chubb's long run leads to only offensive touchdown in narrow win

The Texans' offense largely struggled until Nick Chubb broke off a long run that helped Houston score its only offensive touchdown against the Raiders.
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