Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud had an all-time rookie season ... Houston's wild-card opponent, the Los Angeles Chargers, present a horrible get-well defense against which to figure it all out.

Yet despite earning the right to host a playoff game in the Wild Card round, former coach turned commentator Rex Ryan equated the matchup to a bye for the visiting Los Angeles Chargers.

The Houston Texans were 10-7, won the AFC South, and won a playoff game in the 2024 season, which is exactly the same thing ...

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud dots Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen for a 12-yard touchdown on a slant route. Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride hauls in a touchdown ...

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud discusses his team's 32-12 wild card playoff win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Watch the Houston Texans' top plays vs. the Los Angeles Chargers during Wild ...

Houston Texans offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil couldn't contain Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa on 5-yard sack of quarterback C.J. Stroud. Watch the highlights from Super Bowl LIX ...

Houston Texans offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil couldn't contain defensive end Joey Bosa on 5-yard sack of quarterback C.J. Stroud. Kicker Cameron Dicker's 35-yard FG opens scoring in Chargers-Texans ...

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud ... But just because Stroud had a bit of a sophomore slump does not mean anyone should be throwing in the towel on him. Just ask Los Angeles Rams quarterback ...

Watch the highlights from the Week 13 matchup between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Chargers ... Bosa on 5-yard sack of quarterback C.J. Stroud. Kicker Cameron Dicker's 35-yard FG opens ...

TE Dalton Schultz shakes off early drop, and secures 21-yard pass from quarterback C.J. Stroud ... the Houston Texans' top plays vs. the Los Angeles Chargers during Wild Card Weekend of the ...