Chargers at Texans Pre-Game Discussion (Wild Card Round)

[Formula 21]

Less prep time for both teams but we get that extra day of rest and get to watch our hopefully future opponents. Im ok with a Sat game. I wont be stressing all weekend thinking about it!

We are peaking on O and D right now. We may be short on talent being year 1 but weve all seen low seeds make and win the superbowl before….we have a shot just like all the others.

I like it. We get an extra day of rest before playing one of the top seeds in round 2. Advantage Chargers. And this game, we both have a short week.

[richpjr]

I love it, but it was against the Broncos, pats and Raiders. We need to keep this going!!!!!!

The Broncos have the 5th best scoring D in the league and we scored 34 on them.

[Rugger05]

I don't mind the early game Saturday. Like it much better than the MNF playoff game and I figured it would be early Saturday or MNF. Plus I believe this is the only time Houston has played during WC weekend.

[powderblueboy]

Texans have struggled to protect Stroud pretty much all season hope we can take advantage of that. Go Chargers!

I think the Chargers match up well against the Texans

[Boltx]

The Chargers offense has scored 34, 40 & 34 their last three games. DD and Chark are catching TD passes. QJ almost 200 yds to close the season. Herbert over 300 yds passing & almost 50 yds rushing. The D goes wire to wire as the league leader in scoring. Three game win streak to close the season.

This is what you call peaking at the right time.

[Velo]

This is what you call peaking at the right time.

Chargers 17.6 pts per game allowed, #1 official
Eagles 2nd 17.8
Chiefs 3rd 18.0
Vikings 4th 18.8
Broncos 5th 19.4

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

I don't post that much anymore, but I just had to weigh in to congratulate the Chargers on a season that FAR exceeded my expectations. I would have seriously considered 9 wins, and no playoffs, a successful season, so for them to notch 11 wins and a 5th-seed playoff birth is just outstanding.

Here's to keeping up the momentum going into Houston next weekend.

Welcome back Q! Well said!

[Fouts2herbert]

Last time we were the #5 seed (2 years ago) things didn't turn out so well when they absolutely should've, so no underestimating the Texans, I don't give a shit if Vegas is favoring us, the Texans have played well against better teams than the Chargers this season...

[Boltx]

Last time we were the #5 seed (2 years ago) things didn't turn out so well when they absolutely should've, so no underestimating the Texans, I don't give a shit if Vegas is favoring us, the Texans have played well against better teams than the Chargers this season...

No doubt they are a good team.

It will be a challenge but this is Jim Harbaugh's time of year.

[DerwinBosa]

Last time we were the #5 seed (2 years ago) things didn't turn out so well when they absolutely should've, so no underestimating the Texans, I don't give a shit if Vegas is favoring us, the Texans have played well against better teams than the Chargers this season...

I honestly don't know what to expect from the Texans. They beat the Bills and played the Lions and Packers real tough earlier this season. They lost to the Titans. They played the Chiefs tough two weeks ago. Then they got blown out by the Ravens on Christmas.

After keeping their starters out today, they'll be well-rested against us.

Matchup-wise, the only real concern I'll have is if Slater doesn't play. I assume we'll move Alt to left tackle, which will leave Pipkins to block Will Anderson, Jr.--if he plays, as he sat out with a hand injury today.

[Velo]

I honestly don't know what to expect from the Texans. They beat the Bills and played the Lions and Packers real tough earlier this season. They lost to the Titans. They played the Chiefs tough two weeks ago. Then they got blown out by the Ravens on Christmas.

After keeping their starters out today, they'll be well-rested against us.

Matchup-wise, the only real concern I'll have is if Slater doesn't play. I assume we'll move Alt to left tackle, which will leave Pipkins to block Will Anderson, Jr.--if he plays, as he sat out with a hand injury today.

They beat the Bills 23-20 on Oct. 6 in Houston. That is the only winning team they've beaten. They lost to the Vikings 34-7 in week 3. They lost to the Packers in Oct and Lions in Nov. Since Halloween they are 4-5. They lost back to back games against the Chiefs (27-19) and Ravens (34-2) last month. They beat the #32 Titans 23-14 today in Tenn.

[DerwinBosa]

They beat the Bills 23-20 on Oct. 6 in Houston. That is the only winning team they've beaten. They lost to the Vikings 34-7 in week 3. They lost to the Packers in Oct and Lions in Nov. Since Halloween they are 4-5. They lost back to back games against the Chiefs (27-19) and Ravens (34-2) last month. They beat the #32 Titans 23-14 today in Tenn.

You can throw today's game out. They weren't playing their starters.