Houston Texans Spoil Chargers’ Playoff Hopes with Dominant Win
The Texans delivered a stunning 32-12 victory, ending the Chargers’ playoff run early
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Remember when everyone thought the Chargers had it made? Well, the Texans had other plans. Tight end Dalton Schultz joked about it, saying he didn’t know what everyone was talking about. Classic!
The Chargers had a chance to start their playoff journey in Houston instead of facing the cold in Baltimore or Buffalo. But the Texans were ready to spoil the party.
Defensive end Denico Autry said the Chargers’ talk fueled their fire. And boy, did they deliver! This was the Chargers’ sixth time getting knocked out in the first round since their last Super Bowl appearance.
Justin Herbert, the Chargers’ quarterback, had a rough day. He threw four interceptions, which is wild considering he only had three all season. The Texans’ defense was relentless, sacking him four times and making it hard for him to find his rhythm.
It started off looking good for the Chargers, but they settled for field goals instead of touchdowns. The Texans took advantage of that and turned the game around.
One key moment was when C.J. Stroud, the Texans’ quarterback, made a crazy play to keep a drive alive. He rolled out and found Xavier Hutchinson for a big gain, which really shifted the momentum.
Nico Collins had a great game, catching seven passes for 122 yards. He even shared a hug with his old coach, Jim Harbaugh, after the game. It was a sweet moment for him.
In the end, the Chargers have a long offseason ahead to think about what went wrong. Meanwhile, the Texans are celebrating a big win and looking forward to what’s next.