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Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans Wild Card Injury Report: Who’s In, Who’s Out?

Chargers-Texans Wild Card injury updates

The NFL Wild Card Round is upon us, and the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans are set to clash in an intense playoff matchup. However, both teams are dealing with a slew of injuries that could shape the outcome of this high-stakes game. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the injury reports for each team and their potential impact.

Chargers vs. Texans Injury Report

Game Time: Saturday, January 11, 2025, 4:30 p.m. ET
Venue: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

Chargers Injuries

Joshua Palmer (WR):Out
- Injury: Foot
- Practice Status: Did Not Participate (All Week)
- Stats: 65 Targets | 39 Receptions | 584 Yards | 1 Touchdown
Ja’Sir Taylor (DB):Doubtful
- Injury: Oblique
- Practice Status: Limited
Quentin Johnston (WR):Questionable
- Injury: Thigh/Illness
- Practice Status: Limited
J.K. Dobbins (RB):Questionable
- Injury: Ankle
- Practice Status: Limited
- Stats: 905 Rushing Yards | 9 Touchdowns
Denzel Perryman (LB):Questionable
- Injury: Groin
- Practice Status: Full
Eli Apple (CB):Questionable
- Injury: Hamstring
- Practice Status: Full

Key Absences:
The Chargers will miss Joshua Palmer, a reliable wideout, while limited participation for Quentin Johnston and J.K. Dobbins raises concerns for their offensive depth. Defensively, Denzel Perryman and Eli Apple’s questionable status could leave gaps in coverage.

➖#Chargers OC Greg Roman on facing the #Texans defense

🗣️ “We’re trying to learn about this Houston defense. We haven’t played them. We haven’t really watched them on film at all this year. So, not in our division, etc.

This is a defense that might be the—it’s definitely the… pic.twitter.com/jJZdmIAEmR
— sidelinesarah (@sidelinesarah) January 9, 2025

Texans Injuries

Shaq Mason (OG):Out
- Injury: Knee
- Practice Status: Did Not Participate
John Metchie III (WR):Questionable
- Injury: Shoulder
- Practice Status: Full
Christian Harris (LB):Questionable
- Injury: Ankle
- Practice Status: Full
Denico Autry (DE):Questionable
- Injury: Knee
- Practice Status: Full

Key Absences:
Shaq Mason’s absence could hinder the Texans’ offensive line, making it harder to protect their quarterback. John Metchie III and Christian Harris are critical pieces, and their game-time availability will be pivotal.

Houston Texans Injury Report: Wild Card Round

Player	Position	Injury	Tue	Wed	Thu	Game Status
Denico Autry	DE	Knee	DNP	LP	FP	QUESTIONABLE
Jake Hansen	LB	Ankle	DNP	LP	FP	(-)
Shaq Mason	G	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
John Metchie III	WR	Shoulder	DNP	LP	FP	QUESTIONABLE
Foley Fatukasi	DT	Ankle	LP	LP	FP	(-)
Christian Harris	LB	Ankle	LP	FP	FP	QUESTIONABLE
Jeff Okudah	CB	Concussion	LP	FP	FP	(-)
D’Angelo Ross	CB	Shoulder	LP	FP	FP	(-)
Will Anderson Jr.	DE	Hand	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Nick Broeker	G	Hand	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Teagan Quitoriano	TE	Calf	FP	FP	FP	QUESTIONABLE

Los Angeles Chargers Injury Report: Wild Card Round

Player	Position	Injury	Tue	Wed	Thu	Game Status
Eli Apple	CB	Hamstring	(-)	FP	FP	QUESTIONABLE
J.K. Dobbins	RB	Ankle	LP	LP	LP	QUESTIONABLE
Gus Edwards	RB	Ankle	LP	LP	FP	(-)
Simi Fehoko	WR	Elbow	LP	FP	FP	QUESTIONABLE
Zion Johnson	G	Ankle	LP	FP	FP	(-)
Quentin Johnston	WR	Thigh/Illness	LP	DNP	LP	QUESTIONABLE
Josh Palmer	WR	Foot	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Denzel Perryman	ILB	Groin	LP	FP	FP	QUESTIONABLE
Trey Pipkins	G	Oblique	LP	LP	LP	QUESTIONABLE
Rashawn Slater	OT	Knee	LP	FP	FP	(-)
Ja’Sir Taylor	CB	Oblique	LP	DNP	LP	DOUBTFUL

How to Watch Chargers vs. Texans Wild Card Game

TV Channel: CBS

Announcers: Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Charles Davis (analyst), Evan Washburn (reporter)

Radio:

SiriusXM Channel 88 (National Broadcast)
Channel 225 (Houston)
Channel 226 (Los Angeles)

Spanish Radio: SiriusXM Channel 228

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