After rebounding from a horrendous start during which they looked half asleep, the Houston Texans came from behind to defeat the visiting Los Angeles Chargers 32-12, advancing to the divisional round of the playoffs in the process.
After the Texans embarrassed Justin Herbert’s Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC Wild Card game on Saturday, you can toss that narrative out the window. Thanks to Ryans’ steady hand and guidance at the helm of a relentless, well-schooled Houston defense, the Texans upended everyone’s expectations.
The Texans’ defense tallied four interceptions (two by cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.) and four sacks while holding the Chargers to 3-of-11 on third-down attempts. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw three interceptions in the entire regular season.
Harbaugh’s team came up well short in a 32-12 setback. It was a rough afternoon for quarterback Justin Herbert, who was sacked four times and served up four interceptions in the loss—one of those returned for a score. While there was certainly some finger pointing, the Chargers’ sideline boss would have none of that.
Justin Herbert and the Chargers look to end their recent postseason woes with a win over the Houston Texans in the AFC wild-card playoffs Saturday afternoon.
One play after Houston Texans C.J. Stroud was intercepted by Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Deane Leonard, Justin Herbert gave the ball right back to the good guys at home. Kamari Lassiter recorded his fourth career interception as Herbert tried to connect with wide receiver Quentin Johnston on a deep pass.
The Los Angeles Chargers saw their season end on Saturday after a deflating 32-12 loss to the Houston Texans. One thing stood out: Justin Herbert just wasn't himself at all. After throwing just three interceptions all season, he ended up with four against the Texans alone.
The Houston Texans started off today's AFC Wild Card matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers very slow. It took them most of the first half to score their firs
Dave Helman sits down to talk about the Houston Texans' impressive victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC Wild Card matchup. Within the segment, Helman makes sure to praise DeMeco Ryans, C.J.
Houston had a rough second half of the regular season, but will now be one of the last eight teams standing after ending Jim Harbaugh's first season in Los Angeles.