The Los Angeles Chargers’ playoff hopes came to an abrupt end on Saturday as they suffered a 32-12 loss to the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card round. After the game, first-year Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh acknowledged the dominance of the Texans,

Michael Shapiro is a sports reporter for Chron, covering the Astros, Rockets, Texans and every team in town. Michael is a Denver native and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a noted fan of pull-up threes, wide-receiver passes and a good hot fudge sundae.

Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh took full responsibility for the NFL team's 32-12 Wild Card playoffs loss against the Houston Texans, including Justin Herbert's four interceptions during the game

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. said the team aims to force three turnovers a game. This was one better.

Jim Harbaugh came away impressed with the Houston Texans’ defensive line and pressure rate following Saturday’s loss.

Days after one of the worst games of Chargers QB Justin Herbert's career, which included four interceptions in a wild-card playoff loss to the Texans, coach Jim Harbaugh blamed himself for Herbert's performance.

Thomas Shea-Imagn Images The Houston defense excelled in pass coverage, with cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. catching ... Imagn Images Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh led his team into the playoffs ...

After the game, first-year Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh acknowledged the ... Texans defense led by All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. and safety Eric Murray. Herbert, who threw just three ...

Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. is eligible for a contract extension as he heads into the final year of his rookie deal. He'd like to stay with Houston.

Similar to our last game, we have to stay the course," Head Coach DeMeco Ryans said this week. "Remain persistent throughout the game and find a way to win in those critical moments.”

What's next for Houston and Baltimore after their playoff losses, plus offseason outlooks as teams look to the combine, free agency and the NFL draft.