The NFL calendar always feels a little different once the holidays arrive, and Week 17 is no exception. With Christmas games already in the books and playoff races tightening across the league, Saturday’s slate carries real postseason weight. A crucial game is set to take place in Southern California, where the Houston Texans face the Los Angeles Chargers in a matchup that could significantly impact the AFC seeding and division races heading into the final week of the regular season.
Both teams enter the contest with a lot at stake. The Chargers have already secured a playoff spot, while the Texans are on the cusp of doing the same. With national coverage on NFL Network and enormous playoff implications, the league has assigned a high-profile broadcast crew to call the action.
Look at the NFL Network’s Broadcast Team for the Chargers-Texans Game
NFL Network will carry the Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans game nationally, with kickoff scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday. The game will be played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. It will also air on local CBS affiliates in both team markets: KCBS Channel 2 in Los Angeles and KHOU Channel 11 in Houston.
According to NFL.com, Rich Eisen handles play-by-play duties for the broadcast. He has called numerous high-profile games over the years and brings a steady, big-picture approach to marquee matchups.
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Serving as the game analyst is Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, who provides insight from a player’s perspective, particularly when it comes to quarterback play, offensive schemes, and in-game adjustments.
On the sidelines, viewers will hear from Jamie Erdahl and Megan Olivi. Erdahl is known for her in-depth reporting and interviews, while Olivi adds experience and real-time updates from the field, including injury news and coaching observations.
Radio Broadcast Coverage
Fans who prefer radio coverage will have several options. Chargers listeners can tune into KYSR 98.7 FM, with Matt “Money” Smith on play-by-play, Daniel Jeremiah as the analyst, and Shannon Farren reporting from the sidelines.
Texans radio coverage will be available on KILT SportsRadio 610 AM and KILT 100.3 FM, featuring Marc Vandermeer, Andre Ware, and sideline reporter John Harris.
A national radio broadcast will also be available via Sports USA, with Larry Kahn and Ron Rivera on the call, as well as on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Channel 88. Spanish-language broadcasts are offered for both teams on local stations in their respective markets.
