C.J. Stroud believes Saturday's playoff win over the Los Angeles Chargers was just the beginning of the Houston Texans' run. The Texans will now advance

The Texans' defense got consistent pressure on Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, forcing him to throw four interceptions, one more than he had thrown all season. Cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., who had been named an All-Pro on Friday, was responsible for two of those picks.

C.J. Stroud showed that the Texans might just have a shot against the AFC's top teams. Meanwhile, the Chargers' playoff nightmares continue.

The Houston Texans' defense stepped up on Saturday. C.J. Stroud and the Texans overcame a slow start to take down the Los Angeles Chargers by the final

As the Texans prepare for their Saturday clash, cameras captured Stroud's exchange with his mom, Kimberly, and older sister, Ciara. The three took a moment to pray together before the big game, all while holding each other's hands.

Behind a four-interception game from Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, including two picks by All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingle, the Texans rolled through the wild-card round to secure a 32-12 victory.

Jan 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans corner back Kamari Lassiter (4) celebrates an intercaption during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers in an AFC wild card game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Houston Texans’ season will continue, as they defeated the visiting Los Angeles Chargers 32-12 in Saturday’s Wild Card opener. The defense intercepted Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert four times.