C.J. Stroud threw a landing to Professional Bowl receiver Nico Collins with beneath a minute to go within the first half to offer the Houston Texans a 10-6 lead over the Los Angeles Chargers at halftime of their Wild Card playoff sport. 

Stroud began the half sluggish however efficiently led a 99-yard drive ending with the landing cross the Collins to offer the Texans the lead. Ka’imi Fairbairn kicked a subject purpose as time expired within the half to increase the lead.

The second 12 months sign caller threw for 180 yards, one landing, and one interception, whereas Collins caught 4 passes for 68 yards and the one rating of the sport. Professional Bowl working again Joe Mixon had simply 15 yards on six carries within the first half. 

The Chargers struck first after receiving the opening kickoff, placing collectively a drive that lasted simply over 5 minutes and ended with a 35-yard subject purpose from Cameron Dicker. 

Canadian vast receiver John Metchie fumbled on the Texans’ first snap following the sector purpose, giving the ball proper again to Los Angeles. The Houston defence stood tall within the short-field state of affairs, holding the Chargers to a different subject purpose to maintain the sport inside attain. 

The Texans in hassle as soon as once more early within the second, after C.J. Stroud threw an interception, giving the Chargers good subject place. The Houston defence bailed out their quarterback, choosing off Justin Herbert on the subsequent play. 

Herbert completed the primary half with 97 yards and an interception, J.Okay. Dobbins led the Chargers with 26 dashing yards, whereas Ladd McConkey led the group with 4 receptions for 56 yards.