Los Angeles
Chargers
2-3
31
FINAL
21
Houston
Texans
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Houston Texans 31-21, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams eager to secure a win, the Chargers showcased their resilience and tactical prowess, outlasting a determined Texans squad.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert led the offensive charge with 200 passing yards, while KeAndre Lambert-Smith emerged as a key target, racking up 109 receiving yards. Meanwhile, Houston's Arch Manning had a standout performance with three touchdown passes, and Nate Frazier made his presence felt on the ground, rushing for 100 yards. Despite the Texans' offensive fireworks, the Chargers maintained control of the game.
The Chargers' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Treydan Stukes leading the charge with five total tackles and a sack. However, it was Derwin James Jr. who stole the show with two crucial interceptions, turning the tide in favor of Los Angeles. The Chargers' defense tightened when it mattered most, stifling the Texans' momentum and sealing the victory in the second half.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 17 | 7 | 41% | 200 | 3 | 3 | 85.4 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 25 | 11 | 44% | 166 | 3 | 3 | 66.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Frazier | HB | 18 | 100 | 5.6 | 27 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 56 | 56.0 | — | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 8 | 55 | 6.9 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Patrick Overmyer | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 3 | 109 | 36.3 | 42 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Jalen Smith | WR | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 9 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 52 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Patrick Overmyer | TE | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 54 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 36 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zequan Patterson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tavion Wallace | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lance Rucker | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Mayo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Sauls | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 39 |

