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.

The Houston Texans have pulled off a never-before-seen feat as a result of their Week 17 win vs. the Los Angeles Chargers, thus stamping their ticket to the playoffs for a third-straight season.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud recorded one of the best quarters of his NFL career with a potential playoff berth on the line Saturday against the Los Angeles Chargers..

The biggest improvement with Pitre is his coverage skills. In 2024, he allowed a passer rating of 108, highest among Texans starting defensive backs while allowing five touchdowns. But in 2025, he's allowing a rating of 50, with four interceptions and zero touchdowns allowed.

The Texans are heading to the postseason, with their rookie class on offense playing a major role in Saturday's win over the Chargers.

Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers lost a crucial game on Saturday, falling to the Houston Texans, 20-16. L.A. dropped to 11-5 after the loss, which allowed the Denver Broncos, currently 13-3,

The Los Angeles Chargers lost to the Houston Texans 20-16 on Saturday, ending former Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert's chances at winning the AFC West t

NFL.com's Bobby Kownack breaks down the top three takeaways from the Houston Texans' 20-16 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday of Week 17.

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.