NFL playoffs started with a blowout on Saturday with the Houston Texans coming back from an early 6-0 deficit to absolutely destroy the Los Angles Chargers in a game where the two teams combined to make NFL history with a final score that's never been seen before.

The Houston Texans defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 32-12 in the opening game of the NFL Playoffs, advancing to the Divisional Round for a second-consecutive season. The Texans entered Saturday’s home game as underdogs before defensively dominating the Chargers, including intercepting Justin Herbert four times.

The Texans couldn't get anything started early in their playoff game against the Chargers, but Houston woke up thanks to a 99-yard touchdown drive.

Patrick Mahomes and the defending champs could be waiting in Round 2 after Houston dispatched Justin Herbert and the Chargers.

The Houston Texans' defense stepped up on Saturday. C.J. Stroud and the Texans overcame a slow start to take down the Los Angeles Chargers by the final

The Houston Texans offense couldn't do much of anything during the first quarter and a half of play on Saturday against the Los Angeles Chargers, but C.J. Stroud ignited them late in the second quarter with a wild drive that saw him pull off a feat that has only been accomplished by two other quarterbacks over the past 33 years.

The Houston Texans’ season will continue, as they defeated the visiting Los Angeles Chargers 32-12 in Saturday’s Wild Card opener. The defense intercepted Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert four times.

Just as the football-watching world was ready to count C.J. Stroud out, the Texans’ sophomore quarterback reminded everyone what he’s capable of. For much of 2024, his age-23 season, Stroud flaunted wisdom and precision well beyond his years.