Overview
- Houston beat the Chargers 20-16 to secure a postseason berth, marking the Texans’ first-ever third straight playoff appearance and extending their win streak to eight.
- The loss left Los Angeles at 11-5 and handed the AFC West title to Denver, while Justin Herbert was sacked five times by Houston’s defense.
- Baltimore routed Green Bay 41-24 at Lambeau Field as Derrick Henry rushed for 216 yards and four touchdowns, giving him a record seven career games with 200-plus rushing yards.
- Backups started at quarterback: Tyler Huntley for the Ravens with Lamar Jackson sidelined by a back contusion, and Malik Willis for the Packers after Jordan Love was ruled out in concussion protocol.
- Despite the win, the Ravens still need a Week 18 Steelers loss to the Browns to keep their path, while the Packers had already clinched a playoff spot and their defeat confirmed the Bears as NFC North champions.