The SportsLine Inside the Lines team and Projection Model say the loser of Saturday's matchup may actually be the winner in the long run

The Houston Texans will be without an extra three bodies during their primetime matchup vs. the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Texans can clinch a playoff spot against the Chargers, while the Ravens need a win against the Packers. Here are the odds, game picks, prop plays and daily fantasy tips for the games.

The Houston Texans will face the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, with significant postseason stakes for both teams.

That sentiment is also shared by Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh, who, before facing off against the Texans and Stroud for the first time since their last playoff meeting, had a ton of praise to hand towards Houston's quarterback—not just for what he's done on the field, but off the field as well.

Colin Cowherd lists his best five bets entering Week 17, including the Houston Texans beating the Los Angeles Chargers, the Carolina Panthers covering the spread vs. the Seattle Seahawks, and the Cincinnati Bengals facing off with the Arizona Cardinals.

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the NFL Week 17 Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans game, Saturday, Dec. 27.