Texans at Chargers
Houston Texans 31, Los Angeles Chargers 17 Β· ππ¨π²ππ₯ππ² π27 2.0
Final Score
Texans 31 4 TD Β· 1 FG Β· 2 XP
Chargers 17 1 TD Β· 1 FG Β· 2 XPC.J. Stroud 304 yds passingBrashard Smith 87 yds rushingNico Collins 128 yds receivingWill Anderson Jr 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 382 Β· 171Passing yards 295 Β· 96Rushing yards 87 Β· 75Completions 20/23 Β· 8/15Yards per carry 7.3 Β· 6.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat Β· 34d ago
The Houston Texans secured a decisive 31-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 9 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With this win, the Texans showcased their offensive prowess and resilience against a competitive Chargers squad.
C.J. Stroud led the charge for Houston, throwing for 304 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to make big plays when it counted. Brashard Smith contributed significantly on the ground with 87 rushing yards, while Nico Collins was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 128 yards and providing a reliable target for Stroud throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Texans were dominant, highlighted by Will Anderson Jr., who recorded two sacks, putting pressure on the Chargersβ offense. Kamari Ramsey anchored the defense with four total tackles, ensuring the Chargers struggled to find a rhythm. The game turned in the third quarter when the Texans' defense forced a critical turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and control the tempo for the remainder of the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 20/23 | 87% | 304 | 2 | 1 | 129.6 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 8/15 | 53% | 123 | 0 | 2 | 41.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Brashard SmithHB | 12 | 87 | 7.3 | 12 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 12 | 75 | 6.3 | 25 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 8 | 128 | 16.0 | 44 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 8 | 123 | 15.4 | 42 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 11 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 24 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari RamseyFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. SpeedSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade WoodazMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Israel MukuamuFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon DiggsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Donte JacksonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil MackREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane LeonardCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 2 | 55 |
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 1/1 | 2 | 43 |