There’s a compounding factor of bad punts that aren’t readily apparent. The defense bailed Scott out twice by holding the Texans to field goals. But the cost was steep, as fatigue, wear and tear and more from constantly battling in terrible field position takes a toll on a defense.

The Texans have now made the playoffs in all three seasons with coach DeMeco Ryans and quarterback C.J. Stroud.

If you took a drink each time Kurt Warner said “Justin Herbert has nowhere to throw the ball”, or “nobody is open downfield for the Chargers”, you would have been hammered by halftime. This is a Greg Roman post. Criticism has zipped in from all over the place since Herbert attempted to will his Chargers to stay alive in the AFC West race.

Former NFL referee Walt Anderson explains why controversial Chargers penalty that led to Texans' Week 17 was the right call

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Follow along with Texans Wire from the first whistle until last snap from SoFi Stadium as the Texans look to clinch a playoff spot over the Chargers