But C.J. Stroud saved the team from further calamity after a fumbled shotgun snap, as the second-year quarterback recovered the ball and found wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson on the move for a 34-yard gain.

If the version of the Houston Texans that showed up on Saturday afternoon appears next week, it’s time to buy into the franchise’s chances of making history. Which begs the question;

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