Texans reach playoffs as Ravens win to stay in hunt

C.J. Stroud threw two early touchdown passes and the Houston Texans advanced to the NFL playoffs with a 20-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.

The Texans (11-5) stretched their win streak to eight games, while the Chargers (11-5) lost for only the second time in nine contests.

Houston's victory eliminated the Indianapolis Colts from the playoff hunt while the Chargers' loss clinched the AFC West division title for the Denver Broncos, who own the NFL's best record at 13-3.