Follow live reaction as the Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers to move on in the 2025 NFL playoffs The Houston Texans have beaten the Los Angeles Chargers 32-12 in the opening game of the NFL 's wild-card weekend to advance to the divisional round.

That’s because the Baltimore Ravens, who embarrassed the Texans on Christmas in a 31-2 blowout victory and ended their season last year in the AFC divisional round, defeated the Cleveland Browns to win the AFC North and clinch the third seed.

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