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Texans-Chargers Clash for Wild-Card; Key Injuries Loom

12/27/2025

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Texans Clash for Wild-Card

In Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season, the Houston Texans face the Los Angeles Chargers in a game with a wild-card berth at stake.
The Green Bay Packers travel to Baltimore to face the Ravens, with Jordan Love sidelined by injury.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Saints running back Alvin Kamara are sidelined.
The Bears lead the NFC North, as betting lines reflect these dynamics.

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Josh Allen Starts

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will start against the Philadelphia Eagles despite a foot injury.
Coach Sean McDermott confirmed Allen is not expected to have limitations.
The Bills will miss safety Jordan Poyer and defensive tackle DaQuan Jones due to injuries.
Michael Badgley will handle kicking duties, replacing Matt Prater, who is out with a quad injury.

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Texans Clash for Wild-Card

In Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season, the Houston Texans face the Los Angeles Chargers in a game with a wild-card berth at stake.
The Green Bay Packers travel to Baltimore to face the Ravens, with Jordan Love sidelined by injury.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Saints running back Alvin Kamara are sidelined.
The Bears lead the NFC North, as betting lines reflect these dynamics.

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