Texans Crush Chargers in Wild Card Round

Houston beat the Chargers 32-12 in the AFC Wild Card matchup at NRG Stadium on Saturday The Texans defense had four interceptions and four sacks of Los Angeles quarterback Justin Herbert. The Texans move on to play in the Divisional Round next week, depending on the outcome of the Broncos and the Bills game on Sunday. If Buffalo wins, the Texans will be headed to Kansas City. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

Joe Mixon #28 of the Houston Texans eludes the tackle of Joey Bosa #97 of the Los Angeles Chargers.
Texans cheerleaders perform during halftime of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Nico Collins #12 of the Houston Texans jumps during the player introductions.
Danielle Hunter #55 of the Houston Texans looks over the Chargers offensive line.
The sun shines through NRG Stadium windows onto the American flag during the singing of the National Anthem.
Derwin James Jr. #3 of the Los Angeles Chargers recovers a fumble by John Metchie III #8 of the Houston Texans.
C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans throws under duress against the Los Angeles Chargers.
C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans eludes Joey Bosa #97 of the Los Angeles Chargers.
Texans fans pose outside of NRG Stadium prior to the playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans screams after rushing for a first down.
Dalton Schultz #86 of the Houston Texans is surrounded by the Los Angeles Chargers defenders.
Texans fans pose outside of NRG Stadium prior to the playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Texans cheerleader smiles for the camera.
Kamari Lassiter #4 of the Houston Texans intercepts a pass during the Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Texans fans pose outside of NRG Stadium prior to the playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Denico Autry #96 of the Houston Texans sacks Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers.
Khalil Mack #52 and Joey Bosa #97 of the Los Angeles Chargers sack C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans.
Offensive coordinator Bobby Slowick looks on during the second quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans throws from the end zone.
Nico Collins #12 of the Houston Texans jumps into the end zone for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Texans cheerleaders perform during halftime of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Matt Burke and DeMeco Ryans look on from the sideline during the playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Azeez Al-Shaair #0 of the Houston Texans hits Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers.
Texans fans pose outside of NRG Stadium prior to the playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Tank Dell looks on prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Khalil Mack #52 of the Los Angeles Chargers looks over the Texans offensive line.
Texans fans pose outside of NRG Stadium prior to the playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Laremy Tunsil #78 of the Houston Texans screams during the player introductions prior to the playoff game.
Ka’imi Fairbairn #15 of the Houston Texans kicks a field goal against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Texans fans pose outside of NRG Stadium prior to the playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Nico Collins #12 of the Houston Texans celebrates after a first down catch.
Texans fans pose outside of NRG Stadium prior to the playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Joe Mixon #28 of the Houston Texans fumbles the ball during the playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Derek Stingley Jr. #24 of the Houston Texans celebrates after defending a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Grammy award winner Bobby Palido performs with Texans Cheerleaders during halftime of the playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Cade Stover #87 of the Houston Texans catches the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Texans fans pose outside of NRG Stadium prior to the playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Folorunso Fatukasi #91 of the Houston Texans stands over the ball.
Nico Collins #12 of the Houston Texans leaps to make a catch against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Joe Mixon #28 of the Houston Texans runs against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Diontae Johnson #82 of the Houston Texans runs after a catch made against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Eric Murray #23 of the Houston Texans returns an interception for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Khalil Mack #52 of the Los Angeles Chargers sacks C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans.
Will Anderson Jr. #51 of the Houston Texans sacks Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers.
Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers struggles to get up after being sacked on back-to-back plays.
D’Angelo Ross #37 of the Houston Texans returns a blocked kick for a 2-point conversion against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Texans cheerleaders perform during halftime of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Joe Mixon #28 of the Houston Texans runs during the playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans runs for a first down against the Los Angeles Chargers.
C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans celebrates after running for a first down against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Texans fans pose outside of NRG Stadium prior to the playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Texans fans pose outside of NRG Stadium prior to the playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Joe Mixon #28 of the Houston Texans scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter during the playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh looks on during the fourth quarter of the playoff game against the Houston Texans.
Azeez Al-Shaair #0 of the Houston Texans looks on during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Texans move on to the Divisional Round and will face the Kansas City Chiefs.