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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.

The Sporting News is tracking LIVE updates and highlights from the Saturday afternoon game in Week 17.

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4:33 p.m. — It is time for kickoff. The Chargers have won the toss and have elected to defer. The Texans will start with the ball. 

Pre Game

4:12 p.m. — Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has been sacked 49 times his season, the third-most in the league. Being down a starting right tackle will have the Texans’ defensive line ready to get to Herbert early and often. 

3:56 p.m. — The Texans will counter with white jerseys and white pants with dark blue helmets. 

3:47 p.m. — The Chargers will be wearing their navy blue jerseys, pants and helmets for Saturday afternoon’s game. 

3:07 p.m.: Los Angeles will be without Kimani Vidal against the league’s top defense.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

With a win, the Texans clinch a berth in the postseason.

Where to watch Texans vs. Chargers 

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. 

MORE: Updated 2026 NFL Draft order heading into Week 17

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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