Texans at Chargers
Houston Texans 20, Los Angeles Chargers 7 · REGS LG
Final Score
Texans 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XP
Chargers 7 0 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPJustin Fields 252 yds passingTrey Benson 92 yds rushingDalton Schultz 65 yds receivingTarheeb Still 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 393 · 202Passing yards 252 · 184Rushing yards 141 · 18Completions 23/40 · 22/40Yards per carry 3.7 · 1.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 21d ago
In a decisive matchup, the Houston Texans topped the Los Angeles Chargers 20-7 in Week 9 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Texans' victory was crucial as both teams vie for postseason positioning, with Houston making a strong statement on the road.
Leading the charge for Houston was quarterback Justin Fields, who threw for 252 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively. Running back Trey Benson added a significant contribution on the ground with 92 rushing yards, while tight end Dalton Schultz was a reliable target, racking up 65 receiving yards. The Texans' offense was efficient, controlling the tempo and maintaining possession.
Defensively, Houston's Danielle Hunter was a standout performer with 1.5 sacks, disrupting the Chargers' offensive flow and putting pressure on their quarterback throughout the game. The turning point came when Tarheeb Still intercepted two passes for Los Angeles, but the Chargers were unable to capitalize on those opportunities, allowing the Texans to maintain their lead. Houston's defense held strong, limiting Los Angeles to just one touchdown and ensuring a comfortable victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| Justin FieldsQB | 23/40 | 57% | 252 | 1 | 2 | 63.7 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 22/40 | 55% | 184 | 0 | 2 | 46.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Trey BensonHB | 18 | 92 | 5.1 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| British BrooksFB | 9 | 36 | 4.0 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Justin FieldsQB | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 9 | 7 | 0.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Alec IngoldFB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Dalton SchultzTE | 9 | 65 | 7.2 | 23 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Tank DellWR | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 20 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Foster MoreauTE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Marlin KleinTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| British BrooksFB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 9 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-SmithWR | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 26 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| Alec IngoldFB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 45 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Danielle HunterREDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon ClowneyLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade WoodazMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Tarheeb StillCB | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil MackREDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior ColsonMIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin EboigbeDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BarrettDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius RushCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Bud DupreeLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 2/3 | 2 | 51 |
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |