The Houston Texans secured a convincing victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC Wild Card round, demonstrating their playoff aspirations. Joe Mixon led the charge with a stellar performance, while the Texans' defense stifled the Chargers' offense.
Nothing says “we’re really serious about a playoff run” quite like chomping down on a cigar in the locker room after a win in the AFC wild-card round. A jubilant Joe Mixon walks off the field after the Texans’ AFC wild-card win over the Chargers on Jan. 11, 2025. Mixon — who finished the contest with 119 all-purpose yards and one touchdown — clearly took to heart the comments the former Jets and Bills head coach made during an appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up” morning show earlier in the week.
\Pitino endorses Coach K's merger proposal to create 'mega basketball conference' “Chargers, basically … I never realized they get a bye on Saturday. Oh wait, they gotta play . What’s the difference?” Ryan had said. When asked what he thought of those comments earlier in the week, Mixon had responded, “I’m just here to let my helmet and shoulder pads do the talking … I’m not gonna comment.” Though Ryan didn’t pick his winner correctly, it seems he was in the right vein likening Saturday’s contest to a bye. Rams quarterback Justin Herbert looked unprepared to play four quarters of football, throwing a career-high four interceptions and just one touchdown. \Houston’s defense brought heavy pressure all game long, sacking Herbert on four occasions and holding the Chargers’ typically potent ground offense to just 50 yards. Los Angeles mustered just 12 points — far from their season average of 23.6 — and gained just 261 all-purpose yards to the Texans’ 429. By game’s end, Stroud had amassed one touchdown and 282 yards through the air, plus another 42 from on the ground. \A jubilant Joe Mixon walks off the field after the Texans' AFC wild-card win over the Chargers on Jan. 11, 2025
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