How to Watch Chargers vs. Texans: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2025 Week 17

How to Watch Chargers vs. Texans: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2025 Week 17

Updated Dec. 27, 2025 3:18 p.m. ET
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Nico Collins will lead the Houston Texans (10-5) into their matchup versus the Los Angeles Chargers (11-4) at SoFi Stadium on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET.

The Chargers rank 16th in scoring offense (23.3 points per game) and eighth in scoring defense (20.1 points allowed per game) this year. The Texans' defensive unit has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank best in the NFL with 272.3 total yards ceded per game. In terms of offense, they are posting 323.9 total yards per game, which ranks 19th.

We have more details below, including how to watch this matchup on TV.

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How to Watch Chargers vs. Texans

  • When: Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California
  • TV: NFL Network
  • Live Box Score: Fox Sports

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Chargers vs. Texans: Head-to-Head

  • Houston has defeated Los Angeles three times in the past four matchups.
  • Houston has outpaced Los Angeles 124 points to 95 in the past four games.

Chargers' 2025 Schedule

Date Opponent Score TV
9/5/2025 vs. Chiefs W 27-21 YouTube
9/15/2025 at Raiders W 20-9 ESPN
9/21/2025 Broncos W 23-20 CBS
9/28/2025 at Giants L 21-18 CBS
10/5/2025 Commanders L 27-10 FOX
10/12/2025 at Dolphins W 29-27 CBS
10/19/2025 Colts L 38-24 CBS
10/23/2025 Vikings W 37-10 Amazon Prime Video
11/2/2025 at Titans W 27-20 CBS
11/9/2025 Steelers W 25-10 NBC/Peacock
11/16/2025 at Jaguars L 35-6 CBS
11/30/2025 Raiders W 31-14 CBS
12/8/2025 Eagles W 22-19 ABC/ESPN
12/14/2025 at Chiefs W 16-13 CBS
12/21/2025 at Cowboys W 34-17 FOX
12/27/2025 Texans - NFL Network
TBD at Broncos - -

Chargers Stats & Insights

  • Los Angeles is totaling 220.2 passing yards per game offensively this season (13th in NFL), and is allowing 179.3 passing yards per game (sixth) on defense.
  • From an offensive standpoint, the Chargers rank sixth in the NFL with 125.3 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank ninth in rushing yards allowed per contest (103.8).
  • Los Angeles has forced 21 total turnovers (seventh in NFL) this season and have turned it over 18 times (16th in NFL) for a turnover margin of +3, ninth-ranked in the NFL.

Chargers Key Players

  • In 15 games for the Chargers, Justin Herbert has led the way with 3,491 yards (232.7 yards per game) while recording 25 touchdowns, 12 interceptions and a 66.5% completion percentage.
  • On 104 targets, Ladd McConkey has 65 catches (4.3 per game) for 758 yards and six TDs in 15 games.
  • In 12 games, Quentin Johnston has turned 77 targets into 46 catches, 637 yards and eight touchdowns for the Chargers.

Texans' 2025 Schedule

Date Opponent Score TV
9/7/2025 at Rams L 14-9 CBS
9/15/2025 Buccaneers L 20-19 ABC/ESPN
9/21/2025 at Jaguars L 17-10 CBS
9/28/2025 Titans W 26-0 CBS
10/5/2025 at Ravens W 44-10 CBS
10/20/2025 at Seahawks L 27-19 ESPN
10/26/2025 49ers W 26-15 FOX
11/2/2025 Broncos L 18-15 FOX
11/9/2025 Jaguars W 36-29 CBS
11/16/2025 at Titans W 16-13 FOX
11/20/2025 Bills W 23-19 Amazon Prime Video
11/30/2025 at Colts W 20-16 CBS
12/7/2025 at Chiefs W 20-10 NBC/Peacock
12/14/2025 Cardinals W 40-20 FOX
12/21/2025 Raiders W 23-21 CBS
12/27/2025 at Chargers - NFL Network
TBD Colts - -

Texans Stats & Insights

  • Houston ranks 16th in the NFL with 217.2 passing yards per contest, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks fourth-best by surrendering just 176.1 passing yards per contest.
  • The Texans have been thriving on run defense, allowing just 96.2 rushing yards per game (fourth-best). Offensively, they rank 23rd in the NFL by racking up 106.7 rushing yards per game.
  • Houston has produced 25 forced turnovers this season and have turned the ball over 10 times, leading to a +15 turnover margin, which ranks second-best in the NFL.

Texans Key Players

  • C.J. Stroud has passed for 2,628 yards (219.0 per game), completing 65.3% of his throws, with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions in 12 games.
  • Collins has 68 catches for 1,060 yards (75.7 per game) and six touchdowns in 14 games.
  • In 14 games, Woody Marks has run for 584 yards (41.7 per game) and two TDs.

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