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The Texans have clinched a playoff spot and the Denver Broncos have clinched the AFC West thanks to Houston's win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.
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.
Following their 20-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, the Denver Broncos could now clinch the AFC West as early as this evening.
Bo Nix has the Denver Broncos primed to the No. 1 seed in the AFC this season. At 13-3 and with only the Los Angeles Chargers on the schedule, his wife Izzy Nix had an emotional note for the team. Bo has thrown for 3,790 yards, 25 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, while rushing for 307 yards and five more scores.
The Houston Texans have beaten the Los Angeles Chargers 20-16 on the road, clinching a playoff berth. The Texans scored 14 of their 20 points in the opening 10 minutes of the game, as C.J. Stroud hit Jayden Higgins for a 75-yard touchdown and then Jaylin Noel for a 43-yard score.
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