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Texans vs. Chargers live score, updates, highlights from NFL Saturday game

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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.

AllSportsPeople is tracking LIVE updates and highlights from the Saturday afternoon game in Week 17.

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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)

DateGameTime (ET)Broadcast
Thu, Dec. 25Cowboys at Commanders1:00 p.m.Netflix
Thu, Dec. 25Lions at Vikings4:30 p.m.Netflix
Thu, Dec. 25Broncos at Chiefs8:15 p.m.Prime Video

Saturday, December 27

DateGameTime (ET)Broadcast
Sat, Dec. 27Texans at Chargers4:30 p.m.NFL Network
Sat, Dec. 27Ravens at Packers8:00 p.m.Peacock (Exclusive)

Sunday, December 28

DateGameTime (ET)Broadcast
Sun, Dec. 28Buccaneers at Dolphins1:00 p.m.FOX
Sun, Dec. 28Steelers at Browns1:00 p.m.CBS
Sun, Dec. 28Cardinals at Bengals1:00 p.m.FOX
Sun, Dec. 28Jaguars at Colts1:00 p.m.FOX
Sun, Dec. 28Seahawks at Panthers1:00 p.m.CBS
Sun, Dec. 28Patriots at Jets1:00 p.m.FOX
Sun, Dec. 28Saints at Titans1:00 p.m.CBS
Sun, Dec. 28Giants at Raiders4:05 p.m.CBS
Sun, Dec. 28Eagles at Bills4:25 p.m.FOX
Sun, Dec. 28Bears at 49ers8:20 p.m.NBC/Peacock

Monday, December 29

DateGameTime (ET)Broadcast
Mon, Dec. 29Rams at Falcons8:15 p.m.ESPN

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