Houston
Texans
10-4
31
FINAL
14
Los Angeles
Chargers
10-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Divisional Round matchup, the Houston Texans topped the Los Angeles Chargers 31-14, securing their spot in the next stage of the playoffs. The Texans' victory marked a pivotal moment in their 2029 season, as they looked to make a deep postseason run.
C.J. Stroud delivered a stellar performance for Houston, throwing for 219 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. George Pickens was a reliable target, racking up 68 receiving yards, while the Texans' ground game complemented the aerial attack seamlessly.
On the defensive side, Calen Bullock's interception was a crucial turning point, stifling a potential Chargers comeback and allowing the Texans to maintain control of the game. Despite a strong rushing effort from Omarion Hampton, who amassed 98 yards, the Chargers struggled to convert that momentum into points. The Texans' defense, anchored by Bullock's big play and a solid overall effort, ultimately held off the Chargers to secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 29 | 20 | 69% | 219 | 4 | 1 | 116.2 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 25 | 9 | 36% | 86 | 0 | 2 | 13.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 18 | 98 | 5.4 | 28 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 11 | 20 | 1.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadan Baugh | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 18 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 23 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Caleb Hawkins | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgerrin Cooper | SAM | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Stone | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deontay Harris | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frank McCain | LG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vic Burley | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson IV | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Williams | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey White | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 57 |
| John Davis | LG | 1 | 1 | 4 | 45 |

