Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Sport
Patrick Andres

Controversial Call Late in Texans’ Win vs. Chargers Had Huge NFL Playoff Implications

December might be the cruelest month in professional football, as razor-thin margins have the power to start some teams dreaming of the Super Bowl and to send some teams home to start the New Year.

Accordingly, one call—one controversial, could-go-either-way call—altered the fate of four NFL teams Saturday evening. It came during the Texans' game against the Chargers, with Houston driving up 20–16. Los Angeles linebackers Daiyan Henley and Odafe Oweh appeared to sack Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud—only for officials to flag Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still for illegal contact.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.