Texans at Chargers
Houston Texans 42, San Diego Chargers 7 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Texans 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Chargers 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPDavid Carr 271 yds passingChristopher Taylor 55 yds rushingAndre Johnson 87 yds receivingJason Babin 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 313 · 35Passing yards 249 · 5Rushing yards 64 · 30Completions 18/20 · 2/11Yards per carry 32.0 · 15.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 35d ago
In a commanding performance, the Houston Texans routed the San Diego Chargers 42-7 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. This victory keeps the Texans firmly in playoff contention, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive strength.
David Carr was the standout performer for Houston, throwing for 271 yards and an impressive six touchdowns, demonstrating his precision and control throughout the game. Andre Johnson was his primary target, racking up 87 receiving yards, while Christopher Taylor added a solid ground presence with 55 rushing yards, complementing the aerial assault effectively.
The Texans' defense was relentless, with Jason Babin leading the charge with two sacks, disrupting the Chargers' offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came early in the second quarter when Dexter McCleon intercepted a pass, setting up another quick score for Houston and effectively putting the game out of reach for San Diego.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| David CarrQB | 18/20 | 90% | 271 | 6 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Philip RiversQB | 2/11 | 18% | 44 | 0 | 1 | 5.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Christopher TaylorHB | 1 | 55 | 55.0 | 4 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Jerome MathisWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Michael TurnerHB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Andre JohnsonWR | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 44 | 3 | 34 | 0 |
| Jerome MathisWR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 33 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Christopher TaylorHB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Owen DanielsTE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | — | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Az-Zahir HakimWR | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | — | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Antonio GatesTE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Eric MouldsWR | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 39 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Dexter McCleonCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mario WilliamsLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phillip BuchanonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TyRon WarrenDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Igor OlshanskyDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMeco RyansMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Robert MathisREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christopher HopeSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin JammerCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drayton FlorenceCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal WilliamsDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Jason BabinREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Nate KaedingK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Kristopher BrownK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |