In a decisive wild-card playoff matchup, the Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 32-12. C.J. Stroud threw for a touchdown while the Texans defense intercepted quarterback Justin Herbert four times, including a pick-six by Eric Murray. The victory marked the Texans’ second consecutive first-round win, as they capitalized on early struggles to score 23 unanswered points. The Chargers remain winless in the postseason since 2018, managing only 14 completions for Herbert and suffering from pivotal mistakes, including a blocked extra point returned for two points by D'Angelo Ross.