Texans' Defense Shines Against Chargers

The Houston Texans' defense put on a masterclass performance against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, intercepting quarterback Justin Herbert four times and returning one for a touchdown. The win sends the Texans to the AFC divisional round, where they will face the Kansas City Chiefs.

Texans' Defense Forces Four Interceptions

The Texans' defense was all over Herbert on Saturday, pressuring him into making mistakes and forcing him into four interceptions. Safety Eric Murray returned one of those interceptions for a touchdown, putting the Texans up by 14 and giving them the momentum they needed to win the game.

Texans' Defense Has Been Dominant All Season

The Texans' defense has been one of the best in the NFL all season, ranking sixth in yards allowed per game (315) and 14th in points allowed (21.9). The unit has forced opposing quarterbacks into making mistakes, intercepting the Detroit Lions' Jared Goff a career-high five times in Week 10 and forcing the Miami Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa into a career-high four turnovers (three interceptions and a lost fumble) in Week 15.

Texans' Defense Faces Tough Challenge Against Chiefs

The Texans' defense will face a tough challenge against the Chiefs in the AFC divisional round. The Chiefs have one of the best offenses in the NFL, led by two-time MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The Texans will need to be at their best to stop the Chiefs' offense and advance to the AFC Championship Game for the first time in franchise history.

Texans' Defense Ready for Challenge

The Texans' defense is ready for the challenge of facing the Chiefs. The unit has been playing well all season and has the confidence to go up against one of the best offenses in the NFL. The Texans' defense will need to be at their best to stop the Chiefs' offense and advance to the AFC Championship Game for the first time in franchise history.