The Houston Texans defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 32-12 in the opening game of the NFL Playoffs, advancing to the Divisional Round for a second-consecutive season. The Texans entered Saturday’s home game as underdogs before defensively dominating the Chargers, including intercepting Justin Herbert four times.

When Patrick Mahomes shook hands with C.J. Stroud at midfield at the conclusion of their Dec. 21 game, cameras caught Mahomes telling Stroud that they'd see them in the playoffs. Those words have become customary for players and coaches acknowledging respect for one another.