Texans at Chargers
Houston Texans 31, Los Angeles Chargers 28 · NNA Madden 27 Regs
Final Score
Texans 31 2 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Chargers 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPJustin Herbert 324 yds passingDavid Montgomery 96 yds rushingNico Collins 104 yds receivingTarvarius Moore 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 286 · 364Passing yards 188 · 324Rushing yards 98 · 40Completions 11/20 · 21/29Yards per carry 9.8 · 5.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling matchup, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 31-28 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Texans who emerged victorious, showcasing their resilience in a tightly contested game.
Justin Herbert led the Chargers with an impressive performance, throwing for 324 yards and four touchdowns, but it was the Texans' ground game that made the difference. David Montgomery rushed for 96 yards, while Nico Collins was a standout in the air with 104 receiving yards, providing key plays that kept the Texans ahead when it mattered most.
Defensively, the Texans made crucial stops throughout the game, highlighted by Reed Blankenship's six total tackles and Kamari Lassiter's timely interception. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Houston's defense held strong, forcing a turnover that allowed them to maintain their slim lead and ultimately seal the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 11/20 | 55% | 199 | 1 | 1 | 85.2 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 21/29 | 72% | 324 | 4 | 2 | 119.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| David MontgomeryHB | 9 | 96 | 10.7 | 15 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 21 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 7 | 0 | 36 | 1 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| DK MetcalfWR | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 13 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 89 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 15 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 47 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Taysom HillTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nazeeh JohnsonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tommy TogiaiDT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus IngramCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Tarvarius MooreSS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 4 | 23 |
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |