Texans to Face Chargers in AFC Wild-Card

The Los Angeles Chargers secured the AFC's fifth seed and the top defense in points allowed with a 34-20 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, wrapping up their regular season at 11-6. They will face the fourth-seeded Houston Texans, who finished 10-7 and recently claimed their second consecutive division title. The wild-card playoff matchup between the two teams is set for Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at NRG Stadium, marking the first playoff meeting between the franchises. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh praised defensive coordinator Jesse Minter for transforming a struggling unit into a top contender. Meanwhile, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans expressed pride in his team's performance and readiness for postseason challenges. The game features a notable quarterback duel between C.J. Stroud and Justin Herbert, as both teams enter the playoffs with strong defensive units and high expectations.