The results of the Wild Card Round matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans, as predicted by EA Sports Madden NFL 25, have been revealed. This weekend marks the start of the NFL playoffs, where 12 teams will battle it out in a bid to claim the Super Bowl title. In his first year with L.A., Jim Harbaugh has had a decent run so far, and a win in Houston could make things even better. On the other hand, DeMeco Ryans and the Texans are aiming for their second consecutive appearance in the divisional round.

L.A. Chargers vs. Houston Texans Results According to Madden 25

Based on Madden 25’s prediction, the Los Angeles Chargers are expected to outperform the Houston Texans with a score of 22-10, progressing to the Divisional Round. The game largely focused on defense, with the Chargers demonstrating superior skills in this area, holding C.J. Stroud and the Texans’ offense to only 10 points.

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In the second half, Los Angeles’ three unanswered scores, notably Will Dissly’s 28-yard touchdown reception, effectively sealed the game. The Texans managed their initial score with just under three minutes remaining. They had a chance for another, but Stroud threw an interception to Derwin James Sr. at the end of the match.

Justin Herbert delivered an impressive performance in the victory. He successfully completed 26 out of 35 passes for 267 yards and scored two touchdowns. Despite some struggles with the running game, the team could count on Herbert to make a crucial play and advance the ball. Frequently, he targeted TE Will Dissly, who managed to catch nine passes for 97 yards and also scored a touchdown that sealed the win.

In the meantime, C.J. Stroud faced difficulties. To put it simply, he managed to complete 68% of his throws. Unfortunately, his interception and the absence of a strong running game caused numerous problems for the offense. Consequently, the Houston Texans are now preparing for a vacation in Cancun as their season draws to a close.

With their victory, the L.A. Chargers move forward into the NFL Playoffs’ divisional round. Depending on the outcomes of other games, they could potentially match up against any of the AFC’s top-tier teams. If both the Ravens and Bills win, then they would likely face their arch-rival, the Kansas City Chiefs. The unpredictability makes us eager to watch the actual games unfold.

Scoring Summary

First Quarter:

  • N/A

Second Quarter:

  • LAC – Quentin Johnston 4 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker kick), 8:09 (LAC 7-0)
  • HOU – Ka’imi Fairbairn, 54 Yd FG, 1:19 (LAC 7-3)
  • LAC – Cameron Dicker, 52 Yd FG, 0:00 (LAC 10-3)

Third Quarter:

  • LAC – Cameron Dicker, 53 Yd FG, 8:09 (LAC 13-3)
  • LAC – Cameron Dicker, 33 Yd FG, 1:10 (LAC 16-3)

Fourth Quarter:

  • LAC – Will Dissly 28 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (two-point conversion failed), 7:56 (LAC 22-3)
  • HOU – Joe Mixon, 3 Yd run (Ka’imi Fairbairn kick), 2:53 (LAC 22-10)

To sum up, here are the outcomes from our Madden 25 simulation of the game between the Chargers and Texans. We trust you had a great time, keep an eye out for further simulated games!

As an enthusiast, I’m eagerly anticipating enhancements to our simulation features down the line. I’ve noticed that tweaking CPU settings and even player sliders doesn’t seem to affect CPU vs. CPU games as expected. Regardless, I remain hopeful that we can refine these simulations further for a more engaging experience.

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2025-01-07 23:08