Summary

  1. Postpublished at 00:34 Greenwich Mean Time

    Chargers 12-25 Texans

    The clock is not the Chargers' friend at the moment with the Texans gritting together a run-heavy drive.

    Guts from CJ Stroud too on third and long as he scrambles through coverage to move the chains.

    But is he a yard short of first down? That's the ruling on the field. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans challenges the call.

  2. Postpublished at 00:30 Greenwich Mean Time

    Chargers 12-25 Texans

    Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh is pacing up and down on the sideline. He looks thoroughly fed up.

    Meanwhile, Texans running back Joe Mixon continues to chip away at mid-field as he gets a couple of first downs.

  3. Postpublished at 00:28 Greenwich Mean Time

    Thinking about going to bed??

    Not only are we in for a huge 10 minutes here, but we've got the small matter of an AFC grudge match between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers coming up in half an hour.

    Don't go anywhere!

  4. Postpublished at 00:27 Greenwich Mean Time

    LA Chargers 12-25 Houston Texans

    Ben Collins
    BBC Sport

    This is just getting silly now.

    There have been some absolutely bonkers plays tonight and that's probably the most ridiculous yet.

    If this is anything to go by for this year's play-offs then we're in for a treat!

  5. Texans block PAT to score!published at 00:27 Greenwich Mean Time

    LA Chargers 12-25 Houston Texans

    This game has gone mad.

    Cameron Dicker lines up the extra point but the Texans defence blocks his attempt.

    As it breaks free, Dicker cannot catch it, D'Angelo Ross picks up the loose ball and charge to the end zone to collect two totally unexpected points for the home side.

    Just when the Chargers thought they were back in the game.

  6. Postpublished at 00:26 Greenwich Mean Time

    LA Chargers 12-23 Houston Texans

    Jason Bell
    Former NFL cornerback on Sky Sports

    Big-time throw by Herbert. He knew he had to make a play. Between two defenders, McConkey going up and getting it. You've got to force the ball because you've got to make a play.

  7. McConkey 'the anchor' for the Chargerspublished at 00:26 Greenwich Mean Time

    LA Chargers 12-23 Houston Texans

    Phoebe Schecter
    BBC Sport NFL columnist on Sky Sports

    Ladd McConkey has been the star receiver throughout the season. A lot of the ways have been over the middle, trying to get in behind the linebackers. He does a great job of running routes and becomes friendly to the quarterback.

    That is so important for Justin Herbert when he is looking for his anchor.

    He's been the reason the Chargers have been able to get anything today.

  8. touchdown

    Touchdown - Chargers!published at 00:22 Greenwich Mean Time

    Chargers 12-23 Texans

    What a comeback!

    Facing a third and 26 from his own 14-yard line, Justin Herbert wriggles free, snaffles a pass out to Ladd McConkey who breaks a tackle and races clear to trim the Texans lead.

    That's an 86-yard touchdown for the star rookie out of Georgia.

  9. Sackpublished at 00:22 Greenwich Mean Time

    Chargers 6-23 Texans

    Huge! This Texans defence has been monstrous tonight.

    Justin Herbert is sacked twice, first by Will Anderson and then by Mario Edwards Jr. Sixteen yards lost on this drive.

  10. Postpublished at 00:20 Greenwich Mean Time

    LA Chargers 6-23 Houston Texans

    Ndamukong Suh
    Former NFL defensive tackle and 2021 Super Bowl winner on Sky Sports

    It's a great thing for the Texans (that their offence isn't running at 100%). Win this game and learn from their mistakes. As long as the defence keeps doing what they're doing and the offence comes along next week, they are going to be a problem to deal with.

  11. Postpublished at 00:18 Greenwich Mean Time

    LA Chargers 6-23 Houston Texans

    Graphic showing that Justin Herbert has had three interceptions during both the 2024 regular season and in one play-off game

    That's play-off pressure for you.

  12. field goal

    Field goal - Texanspublished at 00:17 Greenwich Mean Time

    LA Chargers 6-23 Houston Texans

    The Texans cannot make the most of their promising field position from that interception - but as Ka'imi Fairbairn drills home a short field goal, they do stretch out their lead.

    Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert needs something special over the next 12 minutes or so if he is to avoid more play-off heartbreak.

  13. Postpublished at 00:14 Greenwich Mean Time

    LA Chargers 6-20 Houston Texans

    Charles Davis
    Former Dallas Cowboys safety on CBS

    That's the second big drop of the day from Will Dissly. This ball is thrown well - he's got an opportunity to catch but it bounces off his hands.

  14. Turnover - Texanspublished at 00:13 Greenwich Mean Time

    LA Chargers 6-20 Houston Texans

    Commentator's curse!

    This isn't Justin Herbert's fault as tight end Will Dissly drops the ball and through comes Derek Stingley Jr with a 55-yard run on the interception.

    Texans in the redzone and threatening to further their lead.

  15. Postpublished at 00:13 Greenwich Mean Time

    LA Chargers 6-20 Houston Texans

    Ndamukong Suh
    Former NFL defensive tackle and 2021 Super Bowl winner on Sky Sports

    The Chargers are going to have to come out with some trick plays or something because they're hanging their heads right now.

  16. Postpublished at 00:11 Greenwich Mean Time

    LA Chargers 6-20 Houston Texans

    That ought to settle Justin Herbert down.

    Two laser passes to Ladd McConkey kick off this fourth quarter with two first downs.

  17. Postpublished at 00:11 Greenwich Mean Time

    LA Chargers 6-20 Houston Texans

    Jason Bell
    Former NFL cornerback on Sky Sports

    The Texans defence is getting Herbert with pressure and disguised coverage. You had the corner drop back into cover two and Eric Murray goes out and replaces him and get the interception.

    It was an overthrow but you can see the confusion on Herbert - it looked like he gripped the ball before he let it go.

  18. Herbert's accuracy deserts himpublished at 00:10 Greenwich Mean Time

    LA Chargers 6-20 Houston Texans

    Ben Collins
    BBC Sport

    What a time for Justin Herbert's accuracy to desert him. The Chargers quarterback was intercepted only three times during the whole of the regular season.

    That's now two interceptions tonight alone - and that one was returned for a touchdown to make it a two-score game.

    There's still a quarter remaining but in a play-off game, as tight as this, that lead could be enough to send the Texans through to week two.

  19. End of third quarterpublished at 00:09 Greenwich Mean Time

    LA Chargers 6-20 Houston Texans

    Justin Herbert has to come straight back out and try to shake that pick six off as his team really need him now as the end the third quarter in a big hole - two scores down against a defence that's smothered them all game long.

    This is Herbert's second play-off game, the first one he led 27-0 at half-time then lost against Jacksonville, can he engineer the comeback this time?

  20. touchdown

    Touchdown - Texans pick six!published at 00:06 Greenwich Mean Time

    LA Chargers 6-20 Houston Texans

    The pass from Justin Herbert to a leaping Ladd McConkey is too high and Eric Murray is there to collect the ball and then return it with interest for a 38-yard pick six!

    Herbert came into the game with just three interceptions on the season, and he's had two tonight! One has cost his team six points - could it have cost them the game?