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Game facts: Chargers at Texans

Next Gen Stat:  Brock Osweiler threw 17.9 percent of his passes from outside the tackle box in Week 11 (third-most in NFL). He completed 71.4 percent of those passes thrown outside the tackle box (1st in NFL). 

Home cookin':  The Texans are 5-0 at home this season, with wins over two teams that are currently in the playoffs (Chiefs and Lions).

Key matchup:  Heading into Week 12, the Texans are averaging 121.7 rush yards per game (4th-most in NFL), while the Chargers are giving up 87.4 rush yards per game (5th-fewest in NFL). 

Defense still strong:  The Texans rank No. 5 in total defense this season (ranked No. 3 in total defense last year). 

Sack numbers down:  Since J.J. Watt went to injured reserve, the Texans have averaged just 1.3 sacks per game (averaged 3.3 with Watt active this year). 

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