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Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts are turning to rookie quarterback Riley Leonard in their final game of the season against the Houston Texans, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. After three games of the Philip Rivers off the couch experiment, a last-ditch effort that provided a good story if nothing else, it’s the rookie’s time […]
From Stampede Blue | 2 months ago | 2 reads
According to head coach Shane Steichen, the Indianapolis Colts are taking a ‘wait-and-see’ approach with 3rd-year quarterback Anthony Richardson regarding whether he’ll be activated off of injured reserve ahead of the team’s regular season finale game on the road against the Houston Texans (per The Athletic’s James Boyd). Specifically, given that Richardson is still experiencing […]
From Stampede Blue | 2 months ago | 1 read
The Chargers overcame a very, very rough start to their game against the Texans to fall just short in a rematch of their playoff game from January. After allowing 14 points in the first six minutes, the Chargers defense hung on to allow just six points through the remaining ~34 minutes. Unfortunately their own 16 […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 2 months ago | 3 reads
It’s been over one month since the inaugural Houston Texans Mock Draft for the 2026 class, and things are starting to shape up around the league. The Texans are jockeying for position in the AFC playoff race. Meanwhile, The Washington Commanders, who the Texans have their 2nd and 4th round picks, have fallen to a […]
From Battle Red Blog | 2 months ago | 9 reads
This is usually something reserved for the day after, but Saturday football always throws a wrench into everything. The good news is that the Texans now have an extra day to recover for the season finale at home. As I write this, I still do not know whether it will be their last home game […]
From Battle Red Blog | 2 months ago | 4 reads
Another season of Opening Odds is in the books. While it isn’t the way any of us would like to see the season end, I hope you enjoyed it. The Indianapolis Colts are set to conclude their season with a rather meaningless road contest against the Houston Texans who ended the Colts’ season Saturday night. […]
From Stampede Blue | 2 months ago | 5 reads
The Los Angeles Chargers lost on Saturday to the Houston Texans and several outcomes cascaded. The Chargers can no longer win the AFC West and the Denver Broncos clinched the division in the biggest one. Secondly, the Chargers fell from fifth to seventh in the playoff race. They still have a playoff spot clinched. Los […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 2 months ago | 2 reads
The regular season is nearing its end and every game matters for the Jacksonville Jaguars right now. Heading into Week 17 vs. the Colts, with the Texans on Jacksonville’s heels after Houston punched their ticket to the postseason thanks to a win over the Chargers on Saturday, the Jags have to win to hold onto […]
From Big Cat Country | 2 months ago | 7 reads
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Indianapolis Colts (8-7), having already been eliminated from the playoffs, could start rookie quarterback Riley Leonard in place of longtime veteran Philip Rivers next weekend on the road against the Houston Texans: Obviously, this makes a great deal of sense for the regular season finale. This will presumably […]
From Stampede Blue | 2 months ago | 2 reads
A season that started 0-3 and sat at 3-5 at one point is now ending with a guaranteed playoff appearance. The Houston Texans officially punched their ticket the NFL postseason with a 20-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Furthermore, they give themselves the tiebreaker over the Chargers for wild card positioning and leave a […]
From Battle Red Blog | 2 months ago | 10 reads
No matter how good things seem to be, it can always get bad in a hurry. Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker was just named to his first Pro Bowl after another standout season. But in his first game since earning the honor, he was about as bad as we’ve ever seen him. Just before halftime, the […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 2 months ago | 3 reads
Saturday update: The Colts were officially eliminated from playoff contention when the Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-16 on Saturday evening. The Indianapolis Colts may or may not be in a do-or-die situation in Week 17 when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Their playoff picture could be settled on Saturday afternoon […]
From Stampede Blue | 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Los Angeles Chargers saw their winning streak snapped by the hands of the Houston Texans in a 20-16 loss at SoFi Stadium in Week 17. The Chargers started the game off on the wrong foot, allowing two Texans touchdowns on the first two drives, conceding a 14-0 deficit right off the bat. The Chargers […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 2 months ago | 1 read
We’ve got three games on Saturday in Week 17, starting off with the Houston Texans (10-5) against the Los Angeles Chargers (11-4), followed by the Baltimore Ravens (7-8) against the Green Bay Packers (9-5-1) at night. Here’s who the BGN writers are predicting to win these matchups. The Eagles don’t play until Sunday, when they’ll […]
From Bleeding Green Nation | 2 months ago | 1 read
The ever-expanding soylent green blob that is today’s NFL empire has again deftly entered your holiday consciousness. It’s pro football’s way of handing out gifts, and by that I mean tempting fans to pony up hard-earned money on teams and late-season matchups that too often lack the requisite football drama promised in board room PowerPoint […]
From Buffalo Rumblings | 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Los Angeles Chargers host the Houston Texans today in the City of Angels. These teams are fighting for Wild Card spots in the AFC playoff race. Will Houston pick up a huge road win? Can the Bolts get some revenge from their Wild Card loss to Houston? Let’s tune in and find out! Houston Texans at […]
From Canal Street Chronicles | 2 months ago | 3 reads
We have two games on Saturday this week. The Texans battle the Chargers, then later the Ravens and the Packers tangle. This is an open thread for game chat.
From Blogging The Boys | 2 months ago | 5 reads
Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers, December 27, 2025, 1:30 p.m. PT Location: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, CA Broadcast: CBS, Paramount Plus The Los Angeles Chargers face a massive Week 17 matchup against C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans that will affect the AFC playoff picture. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BTFB community, […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 2 months ago | 1 read
The bad news for your Houston Texans at this point is that they’re mathematically eliminated from the top seed of the AFC playoffs. Class, let’s all thank the Denver Broncos for being useless against the Jaguars last Sunday and then winning on Christmas to make this a reality. The good news is the Texans are […]
From Battle Red Blog | 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Los Angeles Chargers are preparing for their Week 17 matchup against the Houston Texans at SoFi Stadium. While most of the players are getting ready, a few members of the team will be on the inactive list. Wide receiver Derius Davis (ankle), defensive back RJ Mickens (shoulder), cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (shoulder), offensive lineman Jamaree […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 2 months ago | 3 reads
The NFL’s Week 17 schedule continues with two Saturday games today, bringing us two more contests with serious playoff implications. First on the docket is the Houston Texans at Los Angeles Chargers game, with Houston looking to clinch a playoff spot the Chargers are hoping to keep the pressure on the Denver Broncos for the […]
From The Phinsider | 2 months ago | 6 reads
It’s the holiday season, and that means the NFL is going to attempt to broadcast as many games over as many days as possible. While the Christmas Day triple-header was a debacle, Saturday’s games will have a bigger impact on the postseason, potentially making them a better product for NFL fans to consume. Unfortunately, while […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 2 months ago | 0 reads
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
The entire fate of the Indianapolis Colts could be decided around 7:30 EST on Saturday in a game they don’t even play. The Colts lost their say in what happens to them a few weeks back when their slide became overwhelmingly long. Now, their season hangs in the balance, and the Houston Texans have a […]
From Stampede Blue | 2 months ago | 2 reads
Welcome to game day, everyone! It’s another chance at revenge for the Chargers as they host the Texans at home today in rematch of last January’s wild card loss. Houston once again owns one of the league’s best defenses this season, but the same goes for the Chargers. Both rank in the top 10 in […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 2 months ago | 0 reads