Sat Dec 27 20:50:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

The Los Angeles Chargers have announced their inactive players for their Week 17 game against the Houston Texans. Key players like left tackle Jamaree Salyer, cornerback Benjamin St-Juste, running back Kimani Vidal, safety RJ Mickens and wide receiver Derius Davis are sidelined due to injuries. Guard Mekhi Becton and defensive lineman Teair Tart will be active after being listed as questionable. The Texans have also announced their inactives. The Chargers are slight favorites in the game being played at SoFi Stadium.

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Chargers Face Texans with Key Players Sidelined

Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles Chargers will take on the Houston Texans at SoFi Stadium today, but they’ll be doing so with a significant number of players sidelined due to injuries.

The Chargers announced their inactive list, which includes key contributors such as left tackle Jamaree Salyer (hamstring), cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (shoulder), running back Kimani Vidal (neck), safety RJ Mickens (shoulder), and wide receiver Derius Davis (ankle).

There was good news for the Chargers however. Guard Mekhi Becton (knee) and defensive lineman Teair Tart (groin) will be active after being listed as questionable earlier in the week. Outside linebacker Kyle Kennard and tight end Tyler Conklin are also inactive.

The Houston Texans will also be without several players, including wide receiver Braxton Berrios and quarterback Graham Mertz.

Despite the injuries, the Chargers are entering the game as slight favorites. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. (PT).

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