But the end of the season will come quickly, regardless of what kind of success the Chargers have in the postseason. The focus will then immediately shift to the offseason, which is highlighted by free agency and the NFL Draft. For the Chargers, more than 20 players are set to become unrestricted free agents when this season ends.

The Los Angeles Chargers, in a dramatic shift from last year’s messy exit for Brandon Staley before finding Jim Harbaugh, can focus on the playoffs instead of the head-coaching hiring cycle. But other former Chargers coaches remain prominent in the NFL rumor mill.

Chargers’ QB Justin Herbert vs the Texans’ middle of the field pass defense While this game has potential to be the snoozer of the wild card round, I actually think there are some interesting points where the game can swing.