Texans second-year quarterback leads team back to AFC divisional round, division title in each of his first two NFL seasons, looks forward to matchup against defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.

Stroud, who guided the Texans to a 32-12 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday at NRG Stadium, became the sixth quarterback in league history to win playoff starts in each of his first two NFL seasons.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud picks up his own fumble before ripping a 34-yard pass to wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson.

The Houston faithful are hoping Stroud will make franchise history and end Kansas City's quest for NFL history in one foul swoop.

Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud understands there’s an emotional return heading back to Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday.

The Houston Texans' defense stepped up on Saturday. C.J. Stroud and the Texans overcame a slow start to take down the Los Angeles Chargers by the final

The Texans' defense got consistent pressure on Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, forcing him to throw four interceptions, one more than he had thrown all season. Cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., who had been named an All-Pro on Friday, was responsible for two of those picks.

C.J. Stroud showed that the Texans might just have a shot against the AFC's top teams. Meanwhile, the Chargers' playoff nightmares continue.

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C.J. Stroud has experienced a sophomore slump for the ages, and the Texans quarterback now faces a tough playoff challenge against a well-coached Chargers defense.

Jayden Daniels, a graduate of San Bernardino’s Cajon High School, led the Washington Commanders to victory over the the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night, Jan. 12. It was the team’s first playoff win since 2006.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud made something out of nothing to spark Houston's 99-yard go-ahead touchdown drive against the Chargers in the first game of Super Wild Card Weekend.