The Houston Texans’ offense finally broke through in the second half, scoring twice before the break to take a 10-6 lead. This momentum carried over into the explosive final two quarters, with the Texans riding a suffocating defense that became incredibly opportunistic in the second half, intercepting Justin Herbert three times and returning one for a touchdown. The Chargers’ promising season ended with a thud, as Los Angeles could’ve taken control of the game early but instead struggled to protect Herbert and allowed Houston’s running back Joe Mixon to rumble for multiple first downs on a drive that sealed their fate. The Texans’ defense shone on a big stage, pressuring Herbert at a 50 percent rate and shutting down the Chargers’ running game, turning defensive takeaways into points and smothering Los Angeles’ offense.
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