After the Texans embarrassed Justin Herbert’s Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC Wild Card game on Saturday, you can toss that narrative out the window. Thanks to Ryans’ steady hand and guidance at the helm of a relentless, well-schooled Houston defense, the Texans upended everyone’s expectations.

The Texans’ defense tallied four interceptions (two by cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.) and four sacks while holding the Chargers to 3-of-11 on third-down attempts. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw three interceptions in the entire regular season.

Meanwhile, Houston's defense suffocated Justin Herbert and Co. for almost the entire game, breaking only once -- for an 86-yard touchdown throw to Ladd McConkey late in the fourth quarter, with the Texans nursing a three-score lead. Herbert was under ...

The Los Angeles Chargers’ season ended in devastating fashion on Saturday, when they lost 32-12 to the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card round at NRG Stadium. Justin Herbert, the team’s star quarterback,

The Houston Texans host the San Diego Chargers as the wild card round of the NFL playoffs kicks off. Follow along for live updates, score and analysis.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw four interceptions in his team's 32-12 playoff loss to the Houston Texans Saturday. Herbert threw just three interceptions during the regular ...

Justin Herbert throws four interceptions as the Chargers struggle to find rhythm on offense in a 32-12 loss to the Texans in the AFC wild-card playoffs.

the Texans' defense came through with a massive play. Leading by a score of 13-6, Eric Murray picked off Justin Herbert and returned it 38 yards for a touchdown to extend the lead to 20-6. Coming into today's game, the plan was clear for the Houston defense.

Between stout defensive work and C.J. Stroud’s good-as-ever play under center, the Texans took home a 32-12 AFC wild-card win over the Chargers.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw three interceptions all regular season. The Houston Texans intercepted him four times Saturday.

The Los Angeles Chargers saw their season end on Saturday after a deflating 32-12 loss to the Houston Texans. One thing stood out: Justin Herbert just wasn't himself at all. After throwing just three interceptions all season, he ended up with four against the Texans alone.

One play after Houston Texans C.J. Stroud was intercepted by Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Deane Leonard, Justin Herbert gave the ball right back to the good guys at home. Kamari Lassiter recorded his fourth career interception as Herbert tried to connect with wide receiver Quentin Johnston on a deep pass.