Despite being constantly counted out during the week leading up to the Wild Card round, the Houston Texans put on a clinic in front of their home fans to knock off the Los Angeles Chargers 32-12 and advance to the Divisional Round.

The first two games of the NFL playoffs are taking place on Saturday, and game one has already provided a bit of controversy. Following a completion from Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert to ...

Texans get back several key players at practice Wednesday, including team captain and starting linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Texans Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair are ‘good to go,’ for a AFC divisional round playoff road game Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, according to league sources.

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair both are active for Saturday's AFC divisional playoff game against the host Kansas City Chiefs. Mixon was limited in practice

(AP Photo/Ashely Landis) Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass as Houston Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair pressures him during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo ...

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Jan 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (15) carries the ball defended by Houston Texans safety Eric Murray (23) during the first quarter in an AFC wild card game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Fairbairn’s final kick attempt of the game was blocked with less than two minutes to play, sealing Kansas City’s win and eliminating Houston from the postseason.

• The Houston Texans take on the Kansas City Chiefs at 4:30 p.m. ET at frigid Arrowhead Stadium in Sunday’s first NFL divisional round game. In Saturday’s nightcap, the Washington Commanders head to Ford Field to take on the Detroit Lions. Kickoff is slated for 8 p.m. ET.