But C.J. Stroud saved the team from further calamity after a fumbled shotgun snap, as the second-year quarterback recovered the ball and found wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson on the move for a 34-yard gain.

Behind a four-interception game from Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, including two picks by All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingle, the Texans rolled through the wild-card round to secure a 32-12 victory.

If the version of the Houston Texans that showed up on Saturday afternoon appears next week, it’s time to buy into the franchise’s chances of making history. Which begs the question;