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Chargers Fall Short Against Texans

On Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, the Houston Texans defeated the Los Angeles Chargers to secure their eighth straight win and clinch a playoff spot for the third consecutive year, Aaron Wilson reported.
C.J. Stroud opened the scoring with two long touchdown drives of 75 and 43 yards, while the Texans' defense sacked Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert five times on Saturday.
Rookie receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel each recorded 40-plus yard touchdowns in the same opening quarter, with Higgins' 75-yard catch the longest by a Texans rookie, Texans PR posted.
Houston's win eliminated the Indianapolis Colts from playoff contention, handed the Denver Broncos the AFC West crown, and moved the Texans to an 11-5 record.
DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud are the fourth coach-quarterback tandem to make the playoffs in each of their first three seasons, and the Texans aim for their first Super Bowl.

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