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The Los Angeles Chargers are 5-0 in stand-alone games this season, and will face the Houston Texans in Week 17.
Sitting at 8-4 going after the win, the Chargers have a 62% chance of making the postseason, according to The Athletic's Playoff Simulator. They entered Week 13 with a 64% chance. The Texans' win over the Colts slightly reduced their odds. Los Angeles is in a three-way tie with the Colts and Bills, both 8-4.
The NFL's Week 18 schedule is about to fall into place, but there's still some sorting out to be done in the penultimate week of the regular season.
The Houston Texans are heading to the playoffs for the third year in a row after Saturday night's 20-16 win against the Los Angeles Chargers.