Houston Texans' fifth sack of Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert goes for 9-yard loss thanks to defensive end Mario Edwards Jr.
Justin Herbert and the Chargers look to end their recent postseason woes with a win over the Houston Texans in the AFC wild-card playoffs Saturday afternoon.
Jim Harbaugh came away impressed with the Houston Texans’ defensive line and pressure rate following Saturday’s loss.
Going into the Texans playoff game, there was an emphasis on the need to create extra possessions against the Chargers. Houston did exactly that. Between creating havoc in the pass rush and forcing Justin Herbert into many poor throws, the Texans defense simply would not be denied on Saturday.
Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. wrecks Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins en route to 9-yard sack of quarterback Justin Herbert.
Yes, the Chargers need more offensive weapons, but it's also clear they need to upgrade their interior offensive line.
Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.'s second interception against Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is returned for 13 yards.
The Houston Texans defense took over in a game vs Chargers QB Justin Herbert, intercepting him three times, and the Texans earned their second playoff win in consecutive seasons under head coach DeMeco Ryans.
Justin Herbert and the Chargers beat the Denver Broncos ... unnecessary roughness that extended the Chargers’ drive. RB Gus Edwards rushed for a 5-yard touchdown after the penalty.
Powered by a stifling defense that intercepted Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert a career-high four times and an offense that came to life at the end of the first half, the Houston Texans’ wild-card victory sees them advance to the divisional round of the playoffs.