The 2024 NFL season came to a close for the Raiders on Sunday. Not for the Chargers, however, they had already punched their ticket for the playoffs. But they were playing for better seeding and the game played out very much like these two teams had very different fates.

Daiyan Henley's interception before the half led to a Chargers touchdown and momentum swing in a win over Raiders, which set up a playoff game Saturday at the Houston Texans.

Not surprisingly, the Raiders didn't finish the season on a high note. They were facing a playoff-bound Chargers team they had lost to in the season finale and the Raiders were in even worse shape for this one than they were for the season opener.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 05: Alexander Mattison #22 of the Las Vegas Raiders runs the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium on January 05, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

The Chargers and Texans play on Saturday afternoon to open up the 2024 NFL postseason. Barring an upset from the other two games, the winner of this contest will more than likely face the Chiefs next weekend.

The stage is set for an electrifying AFC Wild Card clash as the Los Angeles Chargers gear up to take on the Houston Texans. After a season filled with exhilarating highs and challenging lows, the Chargers have fought their way to an impressive 11-6 record.

The Los Angeles Chargers secured the fifth seed in the AFC playoffs with a 34-20 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

Here's everything you need to know when the Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans in the Wild Card Weekend during the 2024 NFL season.

The Los Angeles Chargers will face the Houston Texans in the opening wild-card matchup this weekend. Let's examine the history of the two franchises.

The Houston Texans return to NRG Stadium on Saturday afternoon for a winner-take-all showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the wild-card round. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. CT on CBS and Parmount+.