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 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 Houston Texans defied the odds, literally. No, I'm not talking about everyone, every national NFL analyst picking the Texans to lose to the Los Angeles Chargers, and even some saying it was a bye week for the Chargers.

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

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair are both set to play in Saturday's divisional playoff game at Kansas City, NFL Network reported. Mixon was limited in practice this week with an ankle injury and Al-Shaair was limited with a knee issue.

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

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

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 Houston Texans defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 32-12 at home in the AFC Wild Card Playoffs. Houston’s defense struggled the last time they played at home surrendering 31 points to the Baltimore Ravens in a rout.

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. It’s the second straight year Stroud and the Texans (11-7) won in the first round after they beat Cleveland last season.

While the Chargers are on the road for their playoff opener, the Rams were set to host the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium. That game will now be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., home of the Arizona Cardinals, who helped the team and their families evacuate ahead of the game this week.