Texans playoff picture: How win over Chargers impacts AFC wild-card race, Houston's postseason chances originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Texans ’ defense is arguably football’s best in 2025. On Saturday, it proved why.

After a bruising win over the Chargers on Saturday, the Texans are back in the playoffs, with a defense as good as any in the NFL.

The AFC East now belongs to the New England Patriots (13-3) as they clinched the division after the Buffalo Bills (11-5) lost to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Miami Dolphins (7-9) are making a late-season push to get closer to .

The Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-16. The Texans' win eliminates the Indianapolis Colts from the playoffs and gives the AFC West title to the Denver Broncos.

Houston made big plays on offense and defense in first quarter and again down stretch to beat Los Angeles Chargers and clinch playoff spot.

The Tennessee Titans' season finale is set for a noon kickoff on Sunday, Jan. 4 against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. The game will be televised by FOX. The Titans

It’s been over one month since the inaugural Houston Texans Mock Draft for the 2026 class, and things are starting to shape up around the league. The Texans are jockeying for position in the AFC playoff race. Meanwhile, The Washington Commanders, who the Texans have their 2nd and 4th round picks, have fallen to a 4-12 record.