The final chapter of the Indianapolis Colts 2025 campaign will be written by a 23-year-old rookie making his first NFL start. When rookie quarterback Riley Leonard takes the field on Sunday against the Houston Texans, he will become the Colts’ eighth different season finale starter in the last eight seasons. The list of eight starters […]
From Stampede Blue
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Riley Leonard to start in Houston! Reggie, Vinny, Gore Hall of Fame finalists!
From KentSterling.com
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The Chargers fell to 11-5 after a 20-16 loss to the Texans at home this past Saturday. After a rough start by the defense (14 points allowed in under the first six minutes), they hunkered down and allowed only six through the remaining 34 minutes of game time. Now, if the game had started at […]
From Bolts From The Blue
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The Chargers nearly dug themselves out of the early hole they dug themselves to beat the Houston Texans on Saturday, but ultimately fell short 20-16. The final point differential also being a direct reflection of the points kicker Cameron Dicker left on the field by missing both a field goal and his first extra point […]
From Bolts From The Blue
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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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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