
How to Watch Chargers vs. Texans: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2025 Week 17
Nico Collins will lead the Houston Texans (10-5) into their battle against the Los Angeles Chargers (11-4) at SoFi Stadium on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET.
The Chargers rank 11th in total offense this year (345.5 yards per game), but they've been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in the NFL with 345.5 yards allowed per game. The Texans' defense has been leading the way for the team, as they rank best in the NFL with 272.3 total yards allowed per contest. In terms of offense, they are posting 323.9 total yards per game, which ranks 19th.
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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
- In the past four meetings, Houston has a 3-1 record against Los Angeles.
- Los Angeles has put up 29 fewer points than Houston in their 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
- Offensively, Los Angeles ranks 13th in the NFL with 220.2 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks sixth in passing yards allowed per contest (179.3).
- The Chargers rank sixth in run offense (125.3 rushing yards per game) and 10th in run defense (103.8 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
- Los Angeles has the ninth-ranked turnover margin in the NFL at +3, forcing 21 turnovers (seventh in NFL) while turning it over 18 times (16th in NFL).
Chargers Key Players
- In 15 games for the Chargers, Justin Herbert has led the charge with 3,491 yards (232.7 yards per game) while posting 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 converted 77 targets into 46 receptions, 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's pass defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks fourth-best in the NFL with 176.1 passing yards allowed per contest. In terms of offense, it is compiling 217.2 passing yards per game, which ranks 16th.
- The Texans have been keeping opposing offenses in check on run defense, giving up just 96.2 rushing yards per game (fourth-best). Offensively, they rank 23rd in the NFL by accumulating 106.7 rushing yards per game.
- Houston has compiled 25 forced turnovers this season and have turned it over 10 times, resulting in a +15 turnover margin, which ranks second-best in the NFL.
Texans Key Players
- C.J. Stroud has 16 touchdown passes and six interceptions in 12 games, completing 65.3% of his throws for 2,628 yards (219 per game).
- Collins has 68 receptions for 1,060 yards (75.7 per game) and six touchdowns in 14 games.
- In 14 games, Woody Marks has rushed for 584 yards (41.7 per game) and two TDs.
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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