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The Houston Texans will go on the road to take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17. The game between two AFC opponents will be held on Saturday, December 27, and will be the first of two NFL tilts today.
The Texans enter the game at 10-5, in second place in the AFC South. Houston still needs to clinch a playoff spot and heads into the week as the current No. 7 seed in the AFC. The Texans have a simple way to earn a playoff berth in Week 17:
Win.
Houston can also clinch a spot if the Indianapolis Colts lose to the Jacksonville Jaguars, as well as via another convoluted scenario requiring six specific wins over the weekend.
Los Angeles, on the other hand, is already playoff-bound. The Chargers have clinched a playoff berth and are now playing for seeding. Los Angeles can still win the AFC West, but it would need to win this week and have the Denver Broncos lose to the Patrick Mahomes-less Kansas City Chiefs. More likely, Los Angeles is playing for wild-card seeding and aiming to earn the No. 5 seed, which would go on the road to face the weakest division winner.
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Pre Game
3:56 p.m. -- The Texans will counter with white jerseys and white pants with dark blue helmets.
so fresh and so clean ???? pic.twitter.com/jXL1Mvb5pd— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) December 27, 2025
3:47 p.m. -- The Chargers will be wearing their navy blue jerseys, pants and helmets for Saturday afternoon's game.
navy always hits pic.twitter.com/ZS6PRfKm6n— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) December 27, 2025
3:07 p.m.: Los Angeles will be without Kimani Vidal against the league's top defense.
our inactives for #HOUvsLAC
WR Derius Davis
CB Benjamin St-Juste
S RJ Mickens
RB Kimani Vidal
OLB Kyle Kennard
OL Jamaree Salyer
TE Tyler Conklin— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) December 27, 2025
Though, rookie Omarion Hampton has been back for three games now and has taken over as the Chargers' workhorse back. Expect him to get the majority of the carries today, maybe even more than usual now that Vidal is out.
3:01 p.m.: Houston has posted its inactives for today's game.
Our inactives for #HOUvsLAC ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/d7w0MfG388— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) December 27, 2025
Most notably, left tackle Trent Brown was ruled out earlier in the week with knee and ankle injuries.
3:00 p.m.: Justin Herbert is top-10 in the NFL in passing yards and top-five in touchdowns.
Herbie getting loose
HOUvsLAC - 4:30pm ET on @nflnetwork
Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/s6DVbhLIdz— NFL (@NFL) December 27, 2025
Today, he faces a Texans defense that ranks first in the NFL in yards per game and scoring defense.
2:49 p.m.: The first player on the field is Los Angeles' Derwin James.
Chargers S Derwin James is the first player on the field today. pic.twitter.com/YtXb1h2JzY— Fernando Ramirez (@RealFRamirez) December 27, 2025
James is the captain of a Chargers defense that has not allowed more than 19 points on the four-game win streak.
2:39 p.m.: A lot of the talk is about the Houston Texans, who are riding a seven-game win streak and are one of the hottest teams in the NFL. But, don't forget about the 11-4 Los Angeles Chargers.
fitted down pic.twitter.com/xMlewZTuZo— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) December 27, 2025
Los Angeles enters today's game on a four-game win streak and a playoff berth clinched. With a win, the Chargers can win the AFC West if they defeat the Broncos in Week 18, and also stay alive for the No. 5 seed in the AFC.
2:13 p.m.: There are major playoff implications lying in Los Angeles today, not only for the teams playing, but for the AFC's No. 1 seed, the Denver Broncos.
Two Saturday games today and they both have massive playoff implications ????
- The @HoustonTexans clinch a playoff berth with a win over the Chargers
- The @Broncos clinch the AFC West with a Chargers loss or tie
HOUvsLAC – 4:30pm ET on @nflnetwork
Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/cHoMW4H20n— NFL (@NFL) December 27, 2025
Denver will clinch the AFC West with a Houston win.
1:52 p.m.: C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans are in the house.
A win today and @CJ7STROUD and the @HoustonTexans are in the playoffs ????
HOUvsLAC – 4:30pm ET on @nflnetwork
Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/Pj87YhS05N— NFL (@NFL) December 27, 2025
With a win, the Texans clinch a berth in the postseason.
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Texans vs. Chargers start time
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 27
- Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
Houston and Los Angeles' Week 17 clash is set to kickoff at 4:30 p.m. ET. It will be played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
What channel is Texans vs. Chargers on today?
- TV Channel: NFL Network
- Live stream: NFL+, Fubo
Saturday's game between the Texans and the Chargers will air nationally on NFL Network. Rich Eisen will be the play-by-play announcer, with Kurt Warner serving as the color commentator. Jamie Erdahl and Megan Olivi will serve as the sideline reporters.
Cord-cutters can watch the game with NFL+ or Fubo, the latter of which carries NFL Network in its channel lineup and is currently offering a free trial.
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NFL Week 17 schedule
Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Broadcast |
| Thu, Dec. 25 | Cowboys at Commanders | 1:00 p.m. | Netflix |
| Thu, Dec. 25 | Lions at Vikings | 4:30 p.m. | Netflix |
| Thu, Dec. 25 | Broncos at Chiefs | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
Saturday, December 27
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Broadcast |
| Sat, Dec. 27 | Texans at Chargers | 4:30 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Sat, Dec. 27 | Ravens at Packers | 8:00 p.m. | Peacock (Exclusive) |
Sunday, December 28
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Broadcast |
| Sun, Dec. 28 | Buccaneers at Dolphins | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun, Dec. 28 | Steelers at Browns | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun, Dec. 28 | Cardinals at Bengals | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun, Dec. 28 | Jaguars at Colts | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun, Dec. 28 | Seahawks at Panthers | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun, Dec. 28 | Patriots at Jets | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun, Dec. 28 | Saints at Titans | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun, Dec. 28 | Giants at Raiders | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun, Dec. 28 | Eagles at Bills | 4:25 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun, Dec. 28 | Bears at 49ers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC/Peacock |
Monday, December 29
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Broadcast |
| Mon, Dec. 29 | Rams at Falcons | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
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