Story byAlex Katson, Chargers WireFri, December 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM UTC·3 min readThe Chargers will be seeking to put some demons to rest in a rematch of the 2024 AFC Wild Card against the Texans on Saturday. Here's a few reasons to be optimistic about LA's chances to get it done. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOmarion Hampton's impactHampton has been ramping his way up into the impact player the Chargers hoped he would be when they made him their first-round selection in April, taking 16 carries for 85 yards and a touchdown last week. He has forced a missed tackle on 32.7 percent of his rushing attempts this season, the only player to hit a mark over 30 percent with at least 100 carries. Houston allows only 96.2 rushing yards per game, fourth in the league, but Hampton's ability to churn through tacklers and fight for extra yards could result in a crucial contribution from the rookie. Zone defenseCJ Stroud has thrown all 6 of his interceptions this season against zone coverage, compared to only three touchdowns.
