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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 27: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans signals to a teammate during the first quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on December 27, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulca <\/p>\n
INGLEWOOD, Ca.<\/strong> – The Houston Texans are heading to the playoffs for the third year in a row after Saturday night’s 20-16 win against the Los Angeles Chargers.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Texans (11-5) win was their eighth in a row, their longest streak since 2018.<\/p>\n Houston Texans beat Chargers <\/p>\n By the numbers:<\/p>\n Star QB C.J. Stroud threw for two long touchdowns on Houston\u2019s first two drives of the game, giving them an early 14-0 lead. Stroud completed his first six throws of the game. He finished 16 of 28 for 244 yards and two interceptions.<\/p>\n Derwin James Jr. intercepted Stroud in the second quarter, but the Chargers only managed a 27-yard field goal by Cameron Dicker on the turnover to trail 14-3.<\/p>\n By the end of the third, the Chargers dragged at 17-10 after a Texan field goal and an LA touchdown.<\/p>\n In the final quarter, the Texans put in one more field goal to make it 20, and the Chargers made a final rushing touchdown to bring the game within a single possession. It wasn’t enough, however, and the Texans earned their playoff berth.<\/p>\n Texans to the playoffs <\/p>\n What’s next:<\/p>\n The Texans will play the Indianapolis Colts to end the regular season.\u00a0<\/p>\n Their first playoff game will be a wild-card match.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Source:<\/b> Information in this article came from the AP.<\/p>\n