Live Updates for Texans vs. Chargers: TV Channel, Odds, and Predictions for the NFL Wild-Card Game
The Los Angeles Chargers, seeded fifth, head to Texas to face the Houston Texans, the fourth-seeded team, in an AFC wild-card game as the NFL playoffs kick off.
This is the first playoff encounter between these two teams. The Chargers are making their playoffs return since 2022, where they sustained a wild-card round loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. In contrast, the Texans were defeated by the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC divisional round.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is at the helm, having completed 332 out of 504 passes for 3,870 yards, with 23 touchdowns and three interceptions. Rookie Ladd McConkey has emerged as Herbert’s primary target, achieving 82 receptions for 1,149 yards and seven touchdowns.
The Texans are returning to the playoffs for the second consecutive year with C.J. Stroud leading their offense. In 17 games, Stroud completed 336 of 532 attempts, throwing for 3,727 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. Running back Joe Mixon accumulated 1,016 rushing yards with 11 touchdowns from 245 carries.
Stay tuned with YSL News Sports for live coverage of the game, including updates, scores, and highlights from the wild-card clash.
What Time is the Houston Texans vs. L.A. Chargers Wild-Card Game?
- Start Time: 4:30 PM ET (1:30 PM PT)
- Venue: NRG Stadium (Houston)
The Houston Texans are set to clash with the Los Angeles Chargers as the NFL playoffs begin with an AFC wild-card matchup at the NRG Stadium in Houston. Kickoff is at 4:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch: Houston Texans vs. L.A. Chargers?
- TV Broadcast: CBS
Catch the NFL wild-card game featuring the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers on CBS, with Ian Eagle doing play-by-play, Charles Davis as the analyst, and Evan Washburn reporting from the sidelines.
Streaming Options for Texans vs. L.A. Chargers
- Live Stream: Paramount+ or Fubo
The wild-card playoff between the Texans and the Chargers can be streamed live on Paramount+ or alternatively through Fubo, which offers a free trial. Fubo also has CBS, NBC, FOX, ABC, the NFL Network, and the ESPN family of channels for extensive NFL playoff coverage.
Catch the action with Texans vs. Chargers and more playoff games on Fubo
Texans vs. Chargers Predictions and Picks
YSL News: Chargers Predicted to Cover the Spread
- Jarrett Bell: Chargers
- Chris Bumbaca: Chargers
- Nate Davis: Chargers
- Tyler Dragon: Chargers
- Mike Middlehurst-Schwartz: Chargers
- Lorenzo Reyes: Chargers
The Arizona Republic: Chargers 27, Texans 17
Jeremy Cluff remarks, “The Chargers have emerged victorious in their last three games and held an NFL-best score of 301 points given up this season. They will likely outscore the Texans, who coincidentally also scored and allowed 372 points this season.”
CBS Sports: Chargers 27, Texans 20
Pete Prisco comments, “The Chargers enter with an offense guided by Justin Herbert, who is looking to secure his first playoff victory. For Stroud and the Texans, performance hasn’t lived up to expectations recently, making this a crucial game for him as well. Nevertheless, the Chargers boast the league’s top-ranked scoring defense, presenting a significant hurdle. I anticipate Herbert will excel and seize this opportunity to win his first playoff game.”
Texans vs. Chargers: Wild-Card Playoff Odds
The Los Angeles Chargers are favored to win over the Houston Texans, according to BetMGM.
Odds as of Saturday, January 11
- Spread: Chargers (-2.5)
- Moneyline: Chargers (-155); Texans (+130)
- Over/Under: 41.5
NFL Team Super Bowl Wins
The Pittsburgh Steelers are tied with the New England Patriots for the most Super Bowl victories, each with six titles.
Interestingly, Pittsburgh and Dallas have faced off more than any other matchup in Super Bowl history, with three encounters.
2025 NFL Draft Order Before Wild-Card Weekend
Here’s how the first round of the 2025 NFL draft is organized leading into wild-card weekend, as per Tankathon.com:
- Tennessee Titans: 3-14 record; .522 strength of schedule (SOS)
- Cleveland Browns: 3-14; .536 SOS
- New York Giants: 3-14; .554 SOS
- New England Patriots: 4-13; .471 SOS
- Chicago Bears: 4-13; .478 Strength of Schedule (SOS)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 4-13; .540 SOS
- New York Jets: 5-12; .495 SOS
- Carolina Panthers: 5-12; .498 SOS
- New Orleans Saints: 5-12; .505 SOS
- Chicago Bears: 5-12; .554 SOS
- San Francisco 49ers: 6-11; .564 SOS
- Dallas Cowboys: 7-10; .522 SOS
- Miami Dolphins: 8-9; .419 SOS
- Indianapolis Colts: 8-9; .457 SOS
- Atlanta Falcons: 8-9; .519 SOS
- Arizona Cardinals: 8-9; .536 SOS
- Cincinnati Bengals: 9-8; .478 SOS
- Seattle Seahawks: 10-7; .498 SOS
- Houston Texans: 10-7; .481 SOS
- Denver Broncos: 10-7; .502 SOS
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10-7; .502 SOS
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10-7; .502 SOS
- Los Angeles Rams: 10-7; .505 SOS
- Green Bay Packers: 11-6; .533 SOS
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11-6; .467 SOS
- Washington Commanders: 12-5; .436 SOS
- Baltimore Ravens: 12-5; .529 SOS
- Minnesota Vikings: 14-3; .474 SOS
- Buffalo Bills: 13-4; .467 SOS
- Philadelphia Eagles: 14-3; .453 SOS
- Kansas City Chiefs: 15-2; .488 SOS
- Detroit Lions: 15-2; .519 SOS
Which teams qualified for the NFL playoffs?
AFC
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Buffalo Bills
- Baltimore Ravens
- Houston Texans
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Denver Broncos
NFC
- Detroit Lions
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Los Angeles Rams
- Minnesota Vikings
- Washington Commanders
- Green Bay Packers
NFL Playoffs Schedule for 2024-25
The wild-card round is finalized. All times are in Eastern Time.
Wild Card Schedule (all times Eastern)
All times are in Eastern Time
Saturday, Jan. 11
- Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans, 4:30 p.m. ET, CBS
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens, 8:00 p.m. ET, Amazon Prime Video
Sunday, Jan. 12
- Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills, 1:00 p.m. ET, CBS
- Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 4:30 p.m. ET, Fox
- Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8:00 p.m. ET, NBC
Monday, Jan. 13
- Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams, 8:00 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC
Divisional Round
All times to be determined
Saturday, Jan. 18
- Upcoming matchup at Kansas City Chiefs divisional game: TBD
- Upcoming matchup at Detroit Lions divisional game: TBD
Sunday, Jan. 19
- AFC divisional game: TBD
- NFC divisional game: TBD
Conference Championship Games
Sunday, Jan. 26:
- NFC Championship Game: 3:00 p.m.
- AFC Championship Game: 6:30 p.m.
Super Bowl 59
- Date: February 9, 2025
- Venue: Caesars Superdome (New Orleans)
- Start Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Broadcast: FOX
NFL Standings
AFC Standings
- Kansas City Chiefs (15-2, AFC West champions, No. 1 seed)
- Buffalo Bills (13-4, AFC East champions, No. 2 seed)
- Baltimore Ravens (12-5, AFC North champions, No. 3 seed)
- Houston Texans (10-7, AFC South champions, No. 4 seed)
- Los Angeles Chargers (11-6, Wild Card #1, No. 5 seed)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7, Wild Card #2, No. 6 seed)
- Denver Broncos (10-7, Wild Card #3, No. 7 seed)
NFC Standings
- Detroit Lions (15-2, NFC North champions, No. 1 seed)
- Philadelphia Eagles (14-3, NFC East champions, No. 2 seed)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7, NFC South champions, No. 3 seed)
- Los Angeles Rams (10-7, NFC West champions, No. 4 seed)
- Minnesota Vikings (14-3, Wild Card #1)
- Washington Commanders (12-5, Wild Card #2, No. 6 seed)
- Green Bay Packers (11-6, Wild Card #3, No. 7 seed)
Inactive Players for Texans vs. Chargers
Inactive Players for Chargers vs. Texans
Where will the Texans vs. Chargers wild-card game be held?
The wild-card playoff game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Houston Texans will take place at NRG Stadium in Houston. The stadium can seat 72,220 people but is expandable to 80,000.
Weather Forecast for Texans vs. Chargers
The Houston area is expected to have clear skies and sunshine on Saturday. According to AccuWeather, the temperature will reach a high of 58 degrees, dropping to 53 degrees in the afternoon.
