With head coach turnover also comes roster churn. Only 15 of the 44 total starters from the 2022 game remain on either side. Houston boasts a new quarterback in C.J. Stroud while Chargers starter Justin Herbert will see almost an entirely new defense under Ryans.

The Los Angeles Chargers, who are in their first season under coach Jim Harbaugh, look for their first playoff win since the 2018 season when they visit the Houston Texans Saturday in a wild-card matchup.

Though as the AFC’s top seed, the reigning two-time Super Bowl champs get to rest during Wild-Card weekend. The 12 teams playing have more immediate priorities than the Chiefs, but the end goal remains: lift the Lombardi Trophy in New Orleans.

The Chargers had their final practice on Thursday ahead of the wild-card playoff game against the Texans this Saturday. Here’s everything to know from Los Angeles' final injury report: Wide receiver Joshua Palmer has been ruled out.

The Los Angeles Chargers snagged the No. 5 seed in the AFC Playoffs from the hands of the Pittsburgh Steelers and will now head to Houston to take on the Texans

The Houston Texans return to NRG Stadium on Saturday afternoon for a winner-take-all showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the wild-card round. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. CT on CBS and Parmount+.

Playoff football has nearly arrived, and as is customary for when the Houston Texans are involved, they will play in the Supe