Texans Dominate Chargers 32-12 in Wild Card Weekend Upset

Texans Dominate Chargers 32-12 in Wild Card Weekend Upset
It appears that you’ve provided a lengthy article about the NFL Wild Card Weekend matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Houston Texans. Here’s a breakdown of the key points:

Game Details

  • The game was played on Saturday, January 11th, at NRG Stadium in Houston.
  • Kickoff was at 4:30 p.m. ET.
  • The broadcast team included Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Charles Davis (color commentator), and Evan Washburn (sideline reporter).
  • Alternative broadcasts were available on Nickelodeon (with a SpongeBob SquarePants theme) and Paramount+.

Game Highlights

  • The Texans led 10-6 at halftime.
  • Houston outscored the Chargers 22-6 in the second half.
  • The Texans’ defense intercepted Justin Herbert four times, which is one more interception than he threw during the entire regular season.
  • Houston’s special teams scored a rare two-point conversion after blocking an extra point attempt.

Pre-Game Notes

  • The Texans were without WR Tank Dell due to a season-ending knee injury.
  • The Chargers wore Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) apparel to show support for the city’s fire department amid ongoing fires in the area.
  • SpongeBob SquarePants made an appearance in a pre-game promotion, which may have been a good omen for the Texans.

Please let me know if you’d like me to help with anything specific or provide further analysis on this game!

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