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Texans defense 'dominated' in decisive win vs. Chargers

HOUSTON -- Coach DeMeco Ryans said his defense "dominated" against the Los Angeles Chargers as the unit carried the Houston Texans to a 32-12 Wild Card win.

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert finished the regular season with only three interceptions, but the Texans intercepted him a career-high four times, returning one for a touchdown.

"Our defense, they dominated today," Ryans said. "That's who we want to be. They played our brand of football. They stopped the run first. That's what I'm most proud of is how we stop the run. And when we stop the run, you make a team one dimensional, and that's when our defensive line just causes havoc.