Aaron Wilson is an award-winning Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and www.click2houston.com. He has covered the NFL since 1997, including previous stints for The Houston Chronicle and The Baltimore Sun. This marks his 10th year covering the Texans after previously covering a Super Bowl winning team in Baltimore.

The Houston Texans released their inactives list before their Wild Card Round matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.

HOUSTON – Texans wide receiver John Metchie III returned to practice after missing one day with a minor shoulder injury. Metchie is expected to play in a wild-card round playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday at NRG Stadium.

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.”

Our defense, they dominated today,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. “And that’s who we want to be. They played our brand of football.” Herbert threw only three intercep

The Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers face off in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. We'll have updates and analysis throughout the day.

The Chargers will have several of their key questionable players available for Saturday’s postseason opener against the Texans.

Right guard Shaq Mason (knee) was the lone player Houston ruled out for the game. Four Texans are questionable: defensive end Denico Autry (knee), linebacker Christian Harris (ankle), wide receiver John Metchie III (shoulder) and tight end Teagan Quitoriano (calf).

NEW YORK (AP) The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league (OUT: Player will not play; DOUBTFUL: Player is unlikely to play; QUESTIONABLE: Player is not certain to play; DNP: did not practice; LIMITED: limited participation; FULL: Full participation):

Everything you need to know about the Chargers facing the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in the AFC wild-card playoffs, including start time, TV channel and betting odds.

As they prepare to face the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC wild-card round on Saturday, the fourth-seeded Texans realize the urgency ramps up in January and beyond. That especial