Houston Texans get 3rd-straight playoff berth
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The Houston Texans have beaten the Los Angeles Chargers 20-16 on the road, clinching a playoff berth. The Texans scored 14 of their 20 points in the opening 10 minutes of the game, as C.J. Stroud hit Jayden Higgins for a 75-yard touchdown and then Jaylin Noel for a 43-yard score.
December football can be very ruthless. The thinnest of margins can decide the fate several times. The NFL world experienced one such call during the Week 17 fixture between the Houston Texans and the Los Angeles Chargers.
Chargers vs. Texans prediction: Will Justin Herbert or C.J. Stroud overcome opposing top 10 defense?
Herbert will have his hands full against the best pass rush duo in football.
Four of USA Today's six expert prognosticators are predicting the Los Angeles Chargers will lose Sunday at home against the Houston Texans.
The Houston Texans will face the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, with significant postseason stakes for both teams.
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Texans vs. Chargers: Hot offensive start secures victory, playoff bid
Follow along with Texans Wire from the first whistle until last snap from SoFi Stadium as the Texans look to clinch a playoff spot over the Chargers