The Houston Texans showcased a dominant defensive performance in their playoff victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, winning 32-12. The Texans' defense was relentless, limiting the Chargers to just 50 rushing yards and intercepting quarterback Justin Herbert four times. Notably, Herbert, who had only three interceptions during the regular season, struggled significantly against Houston's pressure, culminating in a pick-six by safety Eric Murray that solidified the Texans' lead.

Despite a shaky start from the Texans' offense, with turnovers from wideout John Metchie III and quarterback C.J. Stroud, the defense remained resilient, forcing the Chargers to settle for only a field goal off those errors. Stroud eventually found his rhythm, leading a crucial 99-yard drive that ended in a touchdown pass to Nico Collins, marking the turning point of the game.