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Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans AFC Wild Card game: How to watch, kickoff time and more

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Dec 28, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) passes the ball against the New England Patriots in the third quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will face off against C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans when the two teams play this weekend. (David Butler II-Imagn Images)

The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans this afternoon, kicking off the NFL playoffs with the first Wild Card Weekend game. Justin Herbert and the Chargers will head to NRG Stadium in Houston to face C.J. Stroud and the Texans for an AFC matchup that will help determine who makes it to the following week's divisional round. Here’s all the info you need about today's Chargers vs. Texans game; you can also keep an eye on live game-day updates here.

Date: January 11, 2024

Time: 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT

Game: Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans

TV channel: CBS

Streaming: Paramount+, Fubo, DirecTV, and more

The Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans game is this Saturday, Jan. 11 airing live at 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS.

The Chargers vs. Texans game is also available to stream on Paramount+ through their NFL on CBS channel, which is included in both their Essential plan and their Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan. You can also watch CBS on platforms including Fubo TV, DirecTV and YouTube TV.

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All times Eastern

Saturday, January 11

  • Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans, 4:30 p.m. (CBS, Paramount+)

  • Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens, 8 p.m. (Prime Video)

Sunday, January 12

  • Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m. (CBS, Paramount+)

  • Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 4:30 p.m. (FOX)

  • Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8 p.m. (NBC, Peacock)

Monday, January 13

  • Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams, 8 p.m. (ESPN, ABC, ESPN+)