Powered by a stifling defense that intercepted Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert a career-high four times and an offense that came to life at the end of the first half, the Houston Texans’ wild-card victory sees them advance to the divisional round of the playoffs.

The AFC Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs will see the Houston Texans (10-7) and Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) hit the field at NRG Stadium on Jan. 11, starting at 4:30 p.m. ET.In terms of points

The Chargers are playing their first 2025 playoff game in Houston but paid tribute to Los Angeles amid devastating wildfires.

The Houston Texans and the Los Angeles Chargers kick off the 2024-25 NFL Play-Offs this weekend when the pair meet in a Wild Card round encounter on

The Houston Texans will face the Los Angeles Chargers at NRG Stadium on Saturday, January 11th, in the NFL Wild Card round. The Texans, who won the AFC South, are looking to build on last year's playoff success despite a season of ups and downs.

In this year’s Wild Card Round of the AFC playoffs, the Houston Texans are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), versus the Los Angeles Chargers. NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas

The Texans intercepted four passes by Justin Hebert of the Chargers and C.J. Stroud sparked the offense to advance.

The Los Angeles Chargers had a few bright spots in their successful 2024 season. One of the biggest may have been the 2024 rookie class.

The Los Angeles Chargers were part of the playoff field in the AFC this year, the team's first season under head coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz. But it was far from a perfect squad and the team's 20-point loss against the Houston Texans in the Wild Card round was proof of that.

The Chargers will hold the 22nd pick in the 2025 draft. Aside from that pick, the Chargers currently have seven other selections in the draft. Last season, the Chargers had the fifth pick in the first round and selected offensive tackle Joe Alt from Notre Dame.

The Texans’ defense tallied four interceptions (two by cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.) and four sacks while holding the Chargers to 3-of-11 on third-down attempts. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw three interceptions in the entire regular season.