# Chargers Humbled by Houston! | AFC West Title Now Out of Reach

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Podcast: [The Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-thunder-down-under-chargers-podcast-5339751)
Published: 2025-12-30T02:56:45+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/thunderdownunder/2419563
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The Texans snapped the Chargers four game win streak in Wk 17 and, with the 20-16 loss, the AFC West Title is now officially out of reach for Jim Harbaugh’s men. A slow start on Defense left the team in a 14-0 hole and, despite some Justin Herbert heroics in the second half, 5 sacks from the Houston Defense was enough to secure a narrow victory. With a playoff spot confirmed and only Wild Card seeding left to be settled, how should the Bolts approach their Wk 18 trip to Denver? Join us as we recap Sunday’s action and work through the different scenarios. Don’t miss it!

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