In an unexpected twist worthy of a Hollywood script, the Los Angeles Chargers’ playoff aspirations accelerated into a thrilling nosedive, as they faced off against the Houston Texans—who apparently forgot they were supposed to be the underdogs. Watching the game was like watching a daring stunt double accidentally crash into a tree, leaving fans wondering if they should laugh or cry. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, adored by many for his impressive regular-season performance, decided to audition for the role of "Interception Machine" in a truly puzzling sequel to his earlier work. With only three interceptions thrown during the regular season, Herbert turned on a dime like a drama queen at a casting call, tossing not one, not two, but three ill-fated passes to the Texans' eager secondary. It's as if he was trying to impress them with a gift-giving spree that nobody asked for. Leading the interception charge was none other than AP All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley, who strutted around the field like a peacock, collecting two of Herbert’s offerings. Meanwhile, Kamari Lassiter made a noteworthy cameo appearance, snagging the third pick, further cementing his status as the game’s unauthorized gift receiver. One has to wonder if Herbert was channeling the spirit of charitable giving—except instead of food drives and toy donations, he opted for a full-blown INT celebration tour. Thanks to his efforts, Herbert might as well have been wearing a t-shirt proclaiming, “I heart turnovers!” This loss was particularly jarring for the Chargers, who returned to the playoffs under first-year head coach Jim Harbaugh, a man with no shortage of charisma and a hairstyle that defies the laws of gravity. Fans had high hopes that this year’s playoffs would bring a different result—an end to their wild-card woes. But alas, it seems the Chargers forgot that playoff football isn’t just about looking good on Instagram; it also involves not giving the ball away like it’s Halloween candy. As the Texans celebrated their second straight first-round triumph—last year over Cleveland, this year over Los Angeles—the Chargers were left contemplating their future. Rumors began to swirl that Herbert might soon release a memoir titled “Oops! My Bad: A Quarterback’s guide to turning wins into losses through a series of shocking decisions.” In the aftermath, NFL experts were left scratching their heads. Could Herbert be plotting a groundbreaking expansion of the game by introducing an entirely new strategy centered around charitable interceptions? Only time will tell if the Chargers can regroup from this INT-ernational disappointment and turn the page on this cheeky chapter of post-season blunders, or if they are destined for an encore performance filled with unpredictable chaos. Given the Texans' newfound mojo, every team might want to think twice before stepping onto the field against Houston. After all, they have developed a killer instinct for swiping the ball—sometimes, you just can’t fault them for swinging for the fences!