Is Stefon Diggs playing today vs. Chargers? Exploring Texans WR's status for Wild Card Weekend

Stefon Diggs signed with the Houston Texans in the 2024 offseason. However, the wideout's first season with the team has been marred by injury.

Since the Texans are beginning their playoff run on Saturday against the LA Chargers, fans want to know if Diggs will play in the contest.

Is Stefon Diggs playing today vs. Chargers?

Houston Texans WR Stefon Diggs - Source: Getty

Diggs will not play against the Chargers on Saturday. The wideout has been ruled out for the season after tearing his ACL in Houston's Week 8 win over the Indianapolis Colts. The Texans placed Diggs on the injured reserve after his injury. He is still on the IR list and won't be a part of Houston's postseason.

After Diggs' season-ending injury, he posted a heartfelt message to his fans on Instagram.

"I just want to say thank you to everyone who reached out in this tough ass time it mean more than you'll ever know...," Diggs wrote. "S--t lame fr like s--t not fair how much work a mf put in... but s--t here I am... gotta trust God's timing ima shake back!!! Love yaw."

Diggs, a four-time Pro Bowler, joined the Texans in the 2024 offseason. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2015 draft. The wideout also played four seasons with the Buffalo Bills from 2020 to 2023.

How has Texans WR Stefon Diggs performed this season?

Prior to his injury, Diggs posted 496 yards and three touchdowns on 47 receptions. He had forged a strong partnership with quarterback CJ Stroud.

Unfortunately for the team, Diggs' season was cut short after playing just eight games with the Texans.

How to watch Texans vs. Chargers? TV schedule and live stream details for AFC wild-card game

The AFC wild-card showdown between the Texans and Chargers will be broadcast live on CBS, where Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Charles Davis (analysis) and Evan Washburn (sideline reporter) will handle the coverage.

There will be an alternate broadcast of the matchup on Nickelodeon. Locals in Houston can catch the action on KHOU-CBS.

• Date: Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025
• Time: 4:30 p.m. EST
• TV channel: CBS and Nickelodeon on national TV, KHOU-CBS (for locals in Houston)
• Live stream: NFL+ or Fubo
• Venue: NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas