The Los Angeles Chargers had a solid run during the season, making it to the playoffs, but they fell in a disappointing manner, with Justin Herbert becoming the target of all kinds of criticism. Derwin James had to step in to lend a hand to his quarterback.

Despite being road favorites, things did not go to plan yesterday for Khalil Mack, Justin Herbert, and the Los Angeles Chargers in their AFC Wild Card

Midway through the third quarter, James appeared to have intercepted a pass from C.J. Stroud that was intended for Dalton Schultz and returned it 46 yards to the Chargers 41-yard line. Instead, the referees overturned the play and ruled that James did not have control of the football.

Eric Murray returned one of Justin Herbert’s career-high four interceptions for ... after a catch on Houston’s first offensive play and it was recovered by Derwin James. Dicker added a 39-yard field goal on the ensuing drive to make it 6-0.

The Chargers lost to the Houston Texans 32-12 on Saturday at NRG Stadium. A dramatic turnaround engineered by coach Jim Harbaugh ended with a whimper in the wild-card round. Herbert threw four interceptions. He had never turned the ball over more than twice in any game in his professional career.

Justin Herbert throws four interceptions as the Chargers struggle to find rhythm on offense in a 32-12 loss to the Texans in the AFC wild-card playoffs.

Meanwhile, Houston's defense suffocated Justin Herbert and Co. for almost the entire game ... What a fantastic interception by Derwin James, going up and snatching the ball out of the air in a 50-50 situation with Dalton Schultz. Wow.

Houston had a rough second half of the regular season, but will now be one of the last eight teams standing after ending Jim Harbaugh's first season in Los Angeles.

Texans defense put on a show with two interceptions, including pick-six against normally careful Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert

While James pick and return didn't count, Mixon's penalty on the return did. Since the penalty was a personal foul call, it was applied after the play was over regardless of the outcome. Therefore, the officials enforced the penalty on the Texans offense, backing them up to second-and-30.

Los Angeles Chargers players had plenty to say right after the disappointing playoff exit at the hands of the Houston Texans. Many of the team’s leaders and key members of the franchise moving forward took to social media to address fans about the loss and where things go from here.

The Chargers’ head coach was right to stand up for his quarterback again Wednesday: “He’s the opposite of a house plant. He’s field corn.”