As the Chargers begin the playoffs against the Texans on Saturday, QB Justin Herbert got an unfortunate injury update on one of his receivers.

QUESTIONABLE: CB Eli Apple (hamstring), RB J.K. Dobbins (ankle), WR Simi Fehoko (elbow), WR Quentin Johnston (thigh/illness), LB Denzel Perryman (groin), RG Trey Pipkins III (oblique). Texans ...

Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater returned to practice in full on Wednesday, paving his way to return against the Texans.

The NFL playoffs begin Saturday afternoon in Houston. The Texans are appearing in their eight Wild Card game in franchise history. All eight of those contests have been played in the Saturday afternoon 4:30 p.

The Chargers will have several of their key questionable players available for Saturday’s postseason opener against the Texans.

Everything you need to know about the Chargers facing the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in the AFC wild-card playoffs, including start time, TV channel and betting odds.

DOUBTFUL: DB Ja’Sir Taylor (oblique). QUESTIONABLE: LB Denzel Perryman (groin), DB Eli Apple (hamstring), WR Simi Fehoko (elbow), WR Quentin Johnston, RB J.K. Dobbins (ankle), G/T Trey Pipkins III (oblique). HOUSTON: OUT: TE Teagan Quitoriano (calf), OL ...

The Chargers had their final practice on Thursday ahead of the wild-card playoff game against the Texans this Saturday. Here’s everything to know from Los Angeles' final injury report: Wide receiver Joshua Palmer has been ruled out.

Running back J.K. Dobbins and wide receiver Quentin Johnston have both received questionable designations. Dobbins (knee) returned to action in Week 18 after an injured reserve stint and was limited in practice all this week.