As the Texans try to clinch their spot in the playoffs, getting running back Woody Marks back would be a major boost.

DeMeco Ryans and the Houston Texans are navigating several injury hurdles ahead of their Week 17 tilt against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Ersery, the Texans' second-round tackle from earlier this past offseason, has been a starter on the outside of Houston's offensive line for his entire rookie season, while Brown has been elevated to their starting right tackle dating back to Week 10.

Six of the Texans' seven wins have come with the same starting five offensive linemen, with that successful combination threatened this week.

While they didn't get the desired result, the Las Vegas Raiders can take some pride in the level of energy and intensity shown in their 23-21 loss to the Houston Texans.

According to NFL playoff chances via The Athletic, the Texans now have a staggering 99% chance to wind up in the postseason with two weeks to go–– giving them a 79% chance to head on the road for a Wild Card game, and a 20% chance to host a game on their home field.

Two of the hottest teams in the NFL meet Saturday afternoon in Southern California when C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans (10-5) take on Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers (11-4) at SoFi Stadium. The Texans have won seven straight and the Chargers four in a row and seven of their last eight.