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Texans-Chargers clash could set winner up for bigger things, including potential division title

The Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers are practically mirror images this season, teams with elite defenses and erratic offenses still trying to stay alive in their respective...

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Is Woody Marks playing this week? Texans' RB injury news matters Nick Chubb, Jawhar Jordan | Sporting News The Texans have a big game on Saturday.

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Broncos on the brink of first AFC West title since 2015 after Christmas win in Kansas City

The Denver Broncos have clinched a playoff spot, but coach Sean Payton insists their goals remain unmet

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Chargers Weekly: Daiyan Henley Talks Playoffs & Texans Rematch On this festive episode of Chargers Weekly, Bolts radio play-by-play announcer Matt "Money" Smith (a.k.a. Santa) and host Chris Hayre recap...

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Justin Watson - Won't play Saturday The Texans announced Friday that Watson (calf), who remains on IR, is ruled out for Saturday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Watson is not yet ready to return to game-action despite having had his 21-day practice window opened Dec. 10. The depth wideout's next chance to return to the field will come Week 18 against the Colts on Sunday, Jan. 4, though if the Colts don't activate him to the 53-man roster Wednesday, Dec. 31, he will be forced to spend the remainder of the 2025 campaign on IR.

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Darrell Taylor - Ruled out for Week 17 The Texans announced Friday that Taylor (ankle), who remains on IR, has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Taylor had his 21-day practice window opened Dec. 17, but he isn't yet ready to return to Houston's 53-man roster. His next chance to play will come Week 18 versus the Colts on Sunday, Jan. 4.

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K'Von Wallace - Joins active roster The Texans signed Wallace off their practice squad Friday.

Impact Wallace joined the Texans' practice squad in early November and has now been promoted to the active roster. The 28-year-old from Clemson is expected to provide depth in Houston's secondary while also likely contributing on special teams during Saturday's matchup against the Chargers.

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Ajani Carter - Remains sidelined Saturday Carter (hamstring) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Chargers.

Impact Despite logging full practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday, Carter has been ruled out and will remain on the injured reserve list through Week 17. While the 25-year-old is sidelined Sunday, Tremon Smith and Ja'Marcus Ingram are expected to operate as Houston's top reserve boundary corners.

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Houston Texans Transactions (12-26-2025) The Houston Texans made roster moves.

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Chargers could put Justin Herbert in insurmountable danger in crucial Texans matchup The Los Angeles Chargers are still alive in the race for the AFC West heading into Week 17. A victory over the Houston Texans will grant the...

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Blazin’ 5 for Week 17: Texans over Chargers, Seahawks vs. Panthers, Bengals cover? | The Herd

6 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Chargers offensive line appears to be in flux before high stakes rematch with Texans It’s another week in which the Chargers are practicing with a new offensive line combination amidst injuries.

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One NFL analyst doesn't see the Chargers exacting playoff revenge vs. the Texans Justin Herbert won't soon forget his last encounter with the Texans' defense.

8 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

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Know Your Foe: Los Angeles Chargers | Week 17 Let’s get to know the Texans’ foe for Week 17: The Los Angeles Chargers

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2026 NFL Mock Draft: Mendoza and Moore Go Top Two; Simpson to Steelers

With the CFP underway, here's how FOX Sports Research currently sees the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft shaking out.

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2026 NFL Mock Draft: Mendoza and Moore Go Top Two; Simpson to Steelers

3 Chargers Players to Watch Against Texans in Week 17 Here are 3 Chargers players to keep an eye on Saturday at SoFi Stadium

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Alijah Huzzie Promoted to Houston Texans' 5-Man Roster The Houston Texans have promoted rookie cornerback Alijah Huzzie to the active roster from the...

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Lions are out of the playoff race, Packers are among 11 teams in and 3 spots remain open

The Lions are staying home for the playoffs, the Packers are in the postseason and only one spot remains open in the NFC

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2025 NFL Playoff Picture, Bracket, Schedule: Packers Clinch With Lions Loss

Get the latest NFL playoff picture and bracket ahead of Week 17.

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2025 NFL Playoff Picture, Bracket, Schedule: Packers Clinch With Lions Loss

Aireontae Ersery - Questionable to play Saturday Ersery (thumb) is questionable to play Saturday versus the Chargers.

Impact Ersery underwent hand surgery earlier in the week, but he was able to return to log a limited practice Thursday. With Trent Brown (knee) already ruled out, Houston may have to turn to Blake Fisher and Tytus Howard as their starting offensive tackles in Week 17.

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Trent Brown - Unavailable for Week 17 Brown (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Chargers.

Impact Brown is dealing with a pair of ankle and knee injuries, and he'll now be forced to miss Week 17. In his absence, Blake Fisher and Tytus Howard are both top candidates to draw the start at right tackle in his place versus Los Angeles.

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Keenan Allen Fantasy Week 17: Projections vs. Texans, Points and Stats, Start or Sit - Bleacher Nation Wideout Keenan Allen has a matchup versus the fourth-ranked pass defense in the NFL (176.1 yards conceded per game) in Week 17, when his Los...

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Jamal Hill - No go for Week 17 Hill (wrist) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Chargers.

Impact Hill was unavailable for each of the team's final two practices of the week with a wrist injury, and he'll now be forced to miss Week 17 with the injury. The linebacker's absence will carry the most impact on Houston's special-teams unit.

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Texans-Chargers clash could set winner up for bigger things, including potential division title

Broncos on the brink of first AFC West title since 2015 after Christmas win in Kansas City

Blazin’ 5 for Week 17: Texans over Chargers, Seahawks vs. Panthers, Bengals cover? | The Herd

'Tis the season for Bears to be jolly as Super Bowl contenders on Danny's Holiday Rankings🎄 | First Things First

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Mendoza and Moore Go Top Two; Simpson to Steelers

Lions are out of the playoff race, Packers are among 11 teams in and 3 spots remain open

2025 NFL Playoff Picture, Bracket, Schedule: Packers Clinch With Lions Loss