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Houston Texans' D'Angelo Ross (37) returns a blocked extra-point attempt by Los Angeles Chargers place kicker Cameron Dicker (11) for two-points during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
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Speed of Texans reserve corner D’Angelo Ross makes big difference on special teams, history-making two-pointer

Read full article: Speed of Texans reserve corner D’Angelo Ross makes big difference on special teams, history-making two-pointer
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 11: Kamari Lassiter #4 of the Houston Texans celebrates after an interception in the second quarter during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers at NRG Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images)
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How ‘hard-nosed’ Texans corner Kamari Lassiter, ‘The Locksmith,’ put Chargers in deep freeze with ‘cold’ performance

Read full article: How ‘hard-nosed’ Texans corner Kamari Lassiter, ‘The Locksmith,’ put Chargers in deep freeze with ‘cold’ performance
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 11: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans drops back against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second quarter during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at NRG Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
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Inside the Texans: Strong defensive performance helps Texans cruise past Chargers; defending champs await

Read full article: Inside the Texans: Strong defensive performance helps Texans cruise past Chargers; defending champs await

On Saturday, the Houston Texans entered Wild Card Weekend as underdogs in their own stadium against a young and ascending Los Angeles Chargers team. Despite a rocky start on offense, the Texans’ defense produced four interceptions—including a pick six—and lifted the squad to a decisive 32-12 win.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws a touchdown pass under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)1
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Round 2 rematch: Texans to square off with Chiefs in Saturday AFC divisional round road game

Read full article: Round 2 rematch: Texans to square off with Chiefs in Saturday AFC divisional round road game

Texans lost to Chiefs in regular season game during which wide receiver Tank Dell suffered a season-ending knee injury

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) leaps into the end zone for a touchdown after catching a pass as Los Angeles Chargers' Kristian Fulton (7) defends during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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Texans wide receiver Nico Collins sets franchise playoff receiving yardage record, passing DeAndre Hopkins: ‘A blessing’

Read full article: Texans wide receiver Nico Collins sets franchise playoff receiving yardage record, passing DeAndre Hopkins: ‘A blessing’

Texans Pro Bowl wide receiver dominant after zero targets in first quarter

Three New Orleans police officers were honored ahead of the Houston Texans Wild Card game on January 11, 2025 for their heroic and brave response to the New Orleans terror attack on New Year's Day.
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New Orleans police officers who responded to terror attack honored by Houston Texans before Wild Card game

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Three of the police officers who were among the first to respond to the terror attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans were honored before the Houston Texans Wild Card game on Saturday.

Houston Texans safety Eric Murray (23) celebrates returning an interception for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
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Texans’ defense flexes muscle, dominates Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert with four picks: ‘Our brand of football’

Read full article: Texans’ defense flexes muscle, dominates Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert with four picks: ‘Our brand of football’

Texans defense put on a show with two interceptions, including pick-six against normally careful Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 11: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans runs after a fumbled snap in the second quarter during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers at NRG Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images)
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Broken-play brilliance, timely scramble by C.J. Stroud spark Texans, beat Chargers: ‘Play of the game’

Read full article: Broken-play brilliance, timely scramble by C.J. Stroud spark Texans, beat Chargers: ‘Play of the game’

Texans quarterback overcomes rough start to lead AFC South champions to halftime lead

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 05: Nico Collins #12 of the Houston Texans celebrates a touchdown with teammate Irv Smith Jr. #83 against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium on January 05, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
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Texans pre-game coverage before Wild Card kickoff

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KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy provides live pre-game coverage from NRG Stadium as the Houston Texans prepare to face the Chargers in the AFC Wild Card round.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws a pass while he is pressured by Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Key matchup of Texans-Chargers playoff game: Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter against tackles Rashawn Slater, Joe Alt

Read full article: Key matchup of Texans-Chargers playoff game: Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter against tackles Rashawn Slater, Joe Alt

Texans defense against Chargers offense is the key matchup for Saturday's AFC wild-card round playoff game

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, left, celebrates with owner Cal McNair after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 23-14. (AP Photo/John Amis)
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‘Authentic, real,’ how quarterback C.J. Stroud put his imprint on Texans as a leader for playoff game against Chargers

Read full article: ‘Authentic, real,’ how quarterback C.J. Stroud put his imprint on Texans as a leader for playoff game against Chargers

Texans quarterback leads AFC South champions into AFC wild-card round game against Chargers in his third career playoff game

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws as Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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‘Their best against our best,’ Texans line faces challenge against stout, talented Chargers defense

Read full article: ‘Their best against our best,’ Texans line faces challenge against stout, talented Chargers defense

Texans offensive line faces tough test against Chargers pass rush.

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) strips the ball from Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) on a pass reception late in the second half of their NFL football game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
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‘All-Pro Sting,’ Texans star corner achieves All-Pro status for first time

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Texans cornerback intercepted five passes for second year in a row

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, left, celebrates with owner Cal McNair after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 23-14. (AP Photo/John Amis)

‘Let my helmet and shoulder pads do the talking,’ how Texans approach the ‘noise’ of being counted out against Chargers

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Texans, although they're the AFC South champions and won convincingly in last season's wild-card round, are a 2 1/2 point underdog in a Saturday playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers at NRG Stadium

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) celebrates with a fan after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 23-14. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Texans’ relatively healthy heading into playoff game except for guard Shaq Mason being out with sprained MCL

Read full article: Texans’ relatively healthy heading into playoff game except for guard Shaq Mason being out with sprained MCL

Texans injury report shorter heading into playoff game against Chargers

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. breaks up a pass intended for Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Texans corner Derek Stingley Jr. named to NFLPA annual All-Pro squad, voted on solely by players

Read full article: Texans corner Derek Stingley Jr. named to NFLPA annual All-Pro squad, voted on solely by players

Texans corner Derek Stingley Jr. gets more recognition

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (15) is congratulated by quarterback Justin Herbert (10) after his touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

How ‘full circle’ Georgia reunion for Texans’ Kamari Lassiter, Chargers’ Ladd McConkey is a pivotal playoff matchup

Read full article: How ‘full circle’ Georgia reunion for Texans’ Kamari Lassiter, Chargers’ Ladd McConkey is a pivotal playoff matchup

Texans rookie cornerback squares off against former Georgia teammate, Chargers standout rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey

FILE - Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair reacts after a play against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game, Nov. 18, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

How Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair shed rust in return from suspension, approaches playoffs: ‘All eyes on you’

Read full article: How Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair shed rust in return from suspension, approaches playoffs: ‘All eyes on you’

Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair glad to be back doing what he loves.

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) celebrates with a fan after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 23-14. (AP Photo/John Amis)

TEXANS NEWSLETTER: Texans prepare for Wildcard Weekend clash with LA Chargers

Read full article: TEXANS NEWSLETTER: Texans prepare for Wildcard Weekend clash with LA Chargers

Preview the Houston Texans' Wildcard Weekend matchup against the LA Chargers, featuring key insights, DeMeco Ryans' strategy, and what’s at stake in this playoff game.

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon, left, celebrates his touchdown run with wide receiver John Metchie III (8) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Texans injury update: Foley Fatukasi, Jeff Okudah, Teagan Quitoriano, Will Anderson, Christian Harris practicing

Read full article: Texans injury update: Foley Fatukasi, Jeff Okudah, Teagan Quitoriano, Will Anderson, Christian Harris practicing

Texans getting healthier before playoff game against Chargers

Houston Texans defensive end Derek Barnett (95) celebrates with teammates after returning a fumble for a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
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How Texans defensive lineman Derek Barnett running back background helps him ‘pick the ball up and get to the crib’

Read full article: How Texans defensive lineman Derek Barnett running back background helps him ‘pick the ball up and get to the crib’

Defensive end has scored two touchdowns this season for AFC South champions

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (5) celebrates a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Texans say Diontae Johnson ‘pleasure to work with,’ plan to ‘continue to feed him more’ in playoffs

Read full article: Texans say Diontae Johnson ‘pleasure to work with,’ plan to ‘continue to feed him more’ in playoffs

Texans like what they're seeing from veteran wide receiver Diotae Johnson

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) celebrates with a fan after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 23-14. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Inside the Texans: Texans finish regular season on high note, prepare for Super Wild Card Weekend

Read full article: Inside the Texans: Texans finish regular season on high note, prepare for Super Wild Card Weekend

On Sunday, the Houston Texans took down the Tennessee Titans as their archrivals wore their Houston-themed throwbacks.