That’s huge news for a Chargers defense headed up by Khalil Mack. Breakout pass-rusher Tuli Tuipulotu has 13 sacks to his name this year and Odafe Oweh, who came over from Baltimore at the trade deadline, has seven.

The Houston Texans can clinch a third consecutive playoff spot with a win over the Los Angeles Chargers, who have one of NFL's top defenses.

The Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers are practically mirror images this season, teams with elite defenses and erratic offenses still trying to stay alive in their respective AFC divisional races.

First things first, and that cooling off a Texans’ team that has won seven straight games. Of course, Harbaugh and quarterback Justin Herbert won’t soon forget last year’s playoff disaster at Houston in which the latter was picked off four times —one of those returned for a touchdown—in an embarrassing 32-12 setback.

The Chargers are dealing with a laundry list of offensive line injuries heading into a game against the Texans.

Travis Kelce did not dodge the retirement question after a frustrating Christmas Day loss to the Denver Broncos. After and before the game, Kelce's retirement rumors resurfaced quickly. Kelce responded just as directly.