Chargers’ QB Justin Herbert vs the Texans’ middle of the field pass defense While this game has potential to be the snoozer of the wild card round, I actually think there are some interesting points where the game can swing.

The 9-year veteran saw career-low numbers in every major category and was finally released Dec. 31 so that he might sign with a contender.

The Los Angeles Chargers, in a dramatic shift from last year’s messy exit for Brandon Staley before finding Jim Harbaugh, can focus on the playoffs instead of the head-coaching hiring cycle. But other former Chargers coaches remain prominent in the NFL rumor mill.