Despite still having a path to the No. 5 seed in the playoff picture, Los Angeles coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters on Monday that the team will rest star quarterback Justin Herbert in its Week 18 matchup against the Broncos on Sunday. Additionally, the team will sit other starters who have “the most bruises” and need “the most healing.”

The Chargers (11-4) can keep their hopes of an AFC West title and the No. 1 seed in the conference alive with a win today, while the Texans (10-5) aim to keep pace in the AFC South race. Follow for the latest news, play-by-play updates and real-time analysis from The Athletic ’s NFL writers.

Herbert will have his hands full against the best pass rush duo in football.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is leading his team to the NFL playoffs while battling through a hand injury, and the former Oregon Ducks quarte

In the final minutes of the Chargers’ 20-16 loss to the Texans on Saturday, quarterback CJ Stroud was sacked for a nine-yard loss — subsequently killing Houston’s drive. However, Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still was hit with a late flag on the play,

The Houston Texans capitalized on turnovers and dominated the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers to reach the divisional round of the playoffs.

The Chargers fell short against the Texans in Week 17 but Jim Harbaugh was proud of the team's fight in the 20-16 loss.