Houston
Texans
5-6
6
FINAL
45
Los Angeles
Chargers
5-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Houston Texans 45-6 in Week 13 of the 2028 season. With playoff positions on the line, the Chargers elevated their game, showcasing their offensive firepower while extinguishing any hopes the Texans had of an upset.
Kareem Polite was the star of the night, throwing for 287 yards and four touchdowns, effectively leading the Chargers' high-octane offense. Jerome Harrison complemented the aerial attack with a solid ground game, rushing for 91 yards, while Brenen Thompson emerged as a key target, racking up 105 receiving yards. Together, they carved through the Texans' defense and set the tone for the game.
On the defensive side, the Chargers made crucial plays that stifled any potential momentum from the Texans. Leonard Moore's three interceptions were game-changers, halting drives and shifting the momentum firmly in Los Angeles' favor. Khalil Mack added pressure with a sack, ensuring that the Texans struggled to find any rhythm, ultimately sealing the Chargers' comprehensive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kareem Polite | QB | 32 | 16 | 50% | 287 | 4 | 3 | 81.6 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 41 | 16 | 39% | 180 | 0 | 4 | 13.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome Harrison | HB | 25 | 91 | 3.6 | 20 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jarrad Engel | HB | 11 | 45 | 4.1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 22 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Reggie Bush | HB | 11 | 16 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kareem Polite | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 105 | 52.5 | 80 | 1 | 92 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 53 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 27 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 18 | 0 | 29 | 2 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| London Humphreys | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DJ Vonnahme | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Reggie Bush | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jarrad Engel | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacoby Windmon | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Keon Sabb | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brodrick Bunkley | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Fisher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adetomiwa Adebawore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Woodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Nicholson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 51 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 49 |

