This one has all the drama written on it.

The Houston Texans head into a massive showdown with the Los Angeles Chargers facing their biggest challenge yet — surviving one of the NFL’s most dangerous pass rushes without their two starting offensive tackles. Can Houston protect the quarterback long enough to win? Or does this matchup spell trouble?

We break down the biggest key matchups and storylines heading into Texans vs Chargers, including:

How Houston can withstand the Chargers’ relentless pass rush

Why time of possession may decide this game

Can the Texans’ defense rise to the moment again?

Is this a Justin Herbert bounce-back game, or will Houston’s defense shut him down like they did in last season’s playoffs?

Plus, game predictions and what has to go right for Houston to pull off a road win — and why it could be an uphill battle if they can’t control the clock.

Straight talk. Real matchups. No fluff.
 

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