Houston will host the Los Angeles Chargers in the wild-card round after winning its second consecutive AFC South title.
The Kansas CIty Chiefs and Detroit Lions earned first-round byes in the 14-team NFL playoffs. Each finished with a 15-2 record, tied for the best in the league.
Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa and Derwin James Jr. -- keys to a resurgent Chargers defense -- have yet to win together in the postseason.