Overview
- Vidal was placed on the official inactives list before kickoff after a Week 16 neck injury and limited practice work late in the week.
- Rookie Omarion Hampton is expected to handle the bulk of the backfield duties, with Hassan Haskins among depth options.
- The Chargers also listed Derius Davis, Jamaree Salyer, Benjamin St-Juste, R.J. Mickens, Kyle Kennard and Tyler Conklin as inactive.
- Justin Herbert, who previously underwent surgery on his fractured left hand, was seen favoring that hand during the first half but continued to play.
- Houston entered with a lengthy injury list and confirmed outs including tackles Trent Brown and Aireontae Ersery, and the Texans can clinch a playoff berth with a win.