There are three certainties in life for Houston Texans fans: death, taxes, and the early Saturday time slot for playoff openers. Houston's tradition will continue on wild-card weekend.
C.J. Stroud and Co.'s upcoming playoff matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers will kick off at 3:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, the first of six games from Saturday afternoon through Monday night. Think the early afternoon time slot is some sort of coincidence? Check the recent history.
Start time for every Wild Card game in Texans history
2011: Saturday 3:30
2012: Saturday 3:30
2015: Saturday 3:30
2016: Saturday 3:30
2018: Saturday 3:30
2019: Saturday 3:30
2023: Saturday 3:30
2024: Saturday 3:30
A tradition like no other— Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) January 6, 2025Casual NFL observers may shrug at a seemingly simple and innocuous time slot.