Overview
- The victory moves Houston to 11-5 with the AFC South still in play entering Week 18.
- The result eliminates the Colts from contention and helps Denver lock the AFC West as the Chargers slip in seeding.
- Houston opened with quick touchdowns by Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel to build a 14-3 lead.
- A deflected pass became an Azeez Al-Shaair interception, and Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker missed an extra point and a 32-yard field goal with 14 seconds left.
- In a separate Week 17 game, Derrick Henry rushed for 216 yards and four touchdowns to keep Baltimore’s playoff hopes alive, which still depend on outside help.