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Asante Samuel Jr. - Provides offseason update Samuel (shoulder) has been dealing with "stinger symptoms," which caused him to miss the majority of the 2024 season, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Samuel was limited to just four games in 2024 due to a shoulder injury, recording 13 total tackles (11 solo) and two passes defensed. The cornerback said that he's "feeling better" and that he wants to return to the Chargers in 2025. Samuel will be a free agent this offseason and it's unclear where his next destination will be, but he's confident he'll be ready for the offseason program, wherever that is.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dameon Pierce - Limited duty in wild-card round Pierce had two carries for 15 yards in Saturday's 32-12 victory over the Chargers in the wild-card playoff round.

Impact Pierce had a monster day in Week 18 of the regular season, when Joe Mixon was limited to one series, but that changed in the opening round of the playoffs. He played just six snaps. The addition of Mixon was expected to limit Pierce's usage and it played out way. He was on the field for just 16.1 percent of the offensive snaps this season and carried the ball 40 times over 11 games played. He's under contract for another season but so it Mixon, so Pierce is headed for another season with a marginal role.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ka'imi Fairbairn - Twelve points in win Fairbairn converted three of three field-goal attempts and all three extra-point kicks in Saturday's 32-12 wild-card round win over the Chargers.

Impact Fairbairn had a shaky finish to the regular season, which was partly due to an underperforming offense, but he was back on form in the opening playoff round. Ironically, Houston's defense, which scored a touchdown and forced four turnovers, contributed more to Fairbairn's successful day than the offense. This was the 10th time in 18 games that Fairbairn registered double-digit scoring.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diontae Johnson - One grab in playoff win Johnson caught his lone target for 12 yards in Saturday's 32-12 win over the Chargers in the wild-card round.

Impact Johnson appeared in his second game for the Texans since the club claimed him off waivers prior to Week 17. His 16 snaps was the fifth among Houston wideouts, which is natural given he's been exposed to the system for a relatively short time.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Hutchinson - Key catch in playoff win Hutchinson caught his lone target for 34 yards in Saturday's 32-12 win over the Chargers in the wild-card round.

Impact The one target was on brand for Hutchinson, but the catch turned out to be a game-changing event. Houston's offense was somnambulant over its first five possessions until quarterback C.J. Stroud found Hutchinson on a 3rd-and-16 to extend a drive. That jump-started the Texans, who went on to score a touchdown and take a 7-6 lead. Hutchinson is locked in at fourth on the depth chart as the Texans prepare for the next playoff round, when the face the Chiefs.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cade Stover - Four catches in win Stover caught four of four targets for 28 yards in Saturday's 32-12 win over the Chargers in the wild-card round.

Impact Stover set season-highs in catches and yards in the playoff game. He finished with more catches and yards than starter Dalton Schultz (two catches, 23 yards). Stover's playing time could take a hit if Teagan Quitoriano (calf) is activated off injured reserve for next week's divisional-round matchup against Kansas City.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen will face off for a berth in the AFC championship game

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JANUARY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Los Angeles Chargers

FOX FACTS

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MILESTONE

Joe Mixon has reached 500 rushing yards in his playoffs career. Heading into today, 63 other players in NFL history (7 active) have reached that mark.

MILESTONE

Denico Autry has reached 5 defensive sacks in his playoffs career. Heading into today, 85 other players in NFL history (8 active) have reached that mark.

STAT HIGH

Nico Collins has set his playoffs career high with 122 receiving yards. His previous postseason career high was 96 receiving yards.

STANDINGS

LEAGUE STANDINGS

AFC SOUTH		W-L-T	DIV	STRK
1	Texans ^Y	10-7	5-1	W1
2	Colts	8-9	3-3	W1
3	Jaguars	4-13	3-3	L1
4	Titans	3-14	1-5	L6

AFC WEST		W-L-T	DIV	STRK
1	Chiefs ^Y	15-2	5-1	L1
2	Chargers ^X	11-6	4-2	W3
3	Broncos ^X	10-7	3-3	W1
4	Raiders	4-13	0-6	L1

YClinched Division

XClinched Playoffs

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Jan 11, 2025

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