The Los Angeles Chargers are heading to Houston to take on the Texans in the opening NFL wild-card game. A city that head coach Jim Harbaugh knows all too well.

First-year Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh isn’t one of those doubting Houston’s potential in a winner-take-all showdown. He understands that at their peak, the Texans can cause defensive fits for Justin Herbert and a surging Chargers offense.

FOXBORO, Mass. — Jim Harbaugh burst into the locker room like the Kool-Aid Man. There was an open entrance, so he did not have to break down a wall. But considering the enthusiasm the Los Angeles Chargers coach was exuding, he probably could have shouldered through some drywall if necessary.

Jim Harbaugh, Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers are heading to the playoffs and focusing on what's next.

The Chargers last made the playoffs in 2022 but made a first-round exit. Now in 2024, the team is preparing to make a deep playoff run with Harbaugh at the helm. The Chargers are currently the No. 6 seed in the AFC playoff picture. If the team remains the No. 6 seed, the Chargers will play the No. 3 seed, which is currently the Baltimore Ravens.

DeMeco Ryans said the Houston Texans starters would see action in Sunday's Week 18 regular-season finale against the Tennessee Titans, but he never a timetable. After C.J. Stroud connected with Nico C

The Los Angeles Chargers don’t have a bye week in the playoffs—but one former NFL head coach says that getting to play the Houston Texans is basically the same thing. Appearing on ESPN’s "Get Up" early this week,

The Texans host the Chargers this Saturday in a significant AFC South clash. Houston aims for another win while keeping their playoff tradition alive.