The Houston Texans will take the field Saturday afternoon to advance to the AFC Divisional Round if they can secure a win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Houston, which secured its second 10-win season under DeMeco Ryans, should be near full strength after resting starters in the second half against the Tennessee Titans. Linebackers Azeez Al-Shaair and Christian Harris are both cleared to play while Houston should have defensive end Will Anderson Jr. back at 100%.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles is coming off back-to-back double-digit victories to close out Year 1 under Jim Harbaugh. The combination of Ladd McConkey and Justin Herbert has been lethal on early downs, thus leading to a more vertical passing game with second-year target Quentin Johnston.
With a win, Houston would improve to 6-2 all-time on wild-card weekend. The Texans would also extend their playoff home winning streak to three games.
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However, Los Angeles is the favorite entering Saturday’s contest, with some lines up to a near touchdown. Should the Texans win, they’ll likely travel to Arrowhead Stadium for a Week 16 rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Houston Texans 2024 schedule
- Week 1: at Indianapolis (W, 29-27)
- Week 2: vs. Chicago (W, 19-13)
- Week 3: at Minnesota (L, 34-7)
- Week 4: vs. Jacksonville (W, 24-20)
- Week 5: vs. Buffalo (W, 23-20)
- Week 6: at New England (W, 41-21)
- Week 7: at Green Bay (L, 24-22)
- Week 8: vs. Indianapolis (W, 23-20)
- Week 9: at New York Jets (L, 21-13)
- Week 10: vs. Detroit (L, 26-23)
- Week 11: at Dallas (W, 34-10)
- Week 12: vs. Tennessee (L, 32-27)
- Week 13: at Jacksonville (W, 23-20)
- Week 14: Bye
- Week 15: vs. Miami (W, 20-12)
- Week 16: at Kansas City (L, 27-19)
- Week 17: vs. Baltimore (L,31-2)
- Week 18: at Tennessee (W, 23-17)
- Record: 10-7