Oh man, that is a BRUTAL turn of events. Justin Herbert launched a 60-yard completion to Quentin Johnston on third-and-13, only for Oronde Gadsden II to drop a high pass over the middle and Azeez Al-Shaair to pick it off.

Justin Herbert and the Chargers struggle to find rhythm on offense and the defense commits costly mistakes early in a 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans.

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights for Texans vs. Chargers on Saturday afternoon. Here are the complete results from the NFL Week 17 game.

The Chargers pass defense entered Week 17 as one of the league's best units. But they were simply uncharacteristic in the opening quarter as the Texans hit on a pair of long touchdown passes. The Bolts had allowed two passing scores of 30-plus air yards through the first 15 games before allowing two against Houston.

The Texans beat the Chargers to keep their hopes alive for an AFC South title. Here were the highlights and top plays!

The Los Angeles Chargers have clinched a playoff spot this season, and they have their eyes on the AFC West crown heading into Week 17 against the Houston Texan

4Q – 14:51 [Eagles 16 – Chargers 13]: The Eagles took their first lead of the entire game thanks to a fake tush push and a toss by Jalen Hurts to Saquon Barkley, who broke free for a 52-yard touchdown. Finally!

NFL Week 18 picks, score predictions for every game this week, including Lions-Bears, Chargers-Broncos, Colts-Texans, Ravens-Steelers, Seahawks-49ers.

We've reached the final week of the regular season. Here's an early look at some predictions and picks for the 2026 NFL playoffs.