Dec 28, 2025 - 01:07
By espn.com

Will Texans-Chargers and Ravens-Packers be low-scoring affairs Saturday? - ESPN

We have a pair of massive games in the NFL on Saturday, with three of the teams jostling for playoff spots and the fourth attempting to improve its position.

Two of the league's hottest teams kick off the action when the Houston Texans visit the Los Angeles Chargers (4:30 p.m. ET on NFL Network).

In the second game of Saturday's doubleheader, the Green Bay Packers host the Baltimore Ravens (8 p.m. ET on Peacock).

We'll break down both games and look at betting angles and offer our favorite plays, as well as takes on DFS.

Ben Solak, Matt Bowen, Pamela Maldonado, Liz Loza and Eric Moody offer betting and daily fantasy insights.

Note: Odds provided by DraftKings and subject to change.

The Houston Texans have won seven straight but are a game back of the Jacksonville Jaguars, who lead the AFC South. The Texans squeaked by the Las Vegas Raiders last week and now head west to take on the Los Angeles Chargers

The playoff-bound Chargers have won four straight and are a game behind the Denver Broncos in the AFC West. Justin Herbert and Co. blasted the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16 and are 1.5-point favorites Saturday versus the Texans.

Chargers Moneyline

Maldonado: The Chargers' defense is built to frustrate C.J. Stroud, especially with Houston's road efficiency dipping. Plus, Justin Herbert has more ways to survive pressure and steal a drive late. In a game likely decided by field goals and execution, I'll take the home team outright.

Under

Over

Justin Herbert over 23.5 yards rushing (-112)

Bowen: Herbert has rushed for 42 or more yards in two of his past four games, and the Texans' pass rush can force him out of