Texans at Chargers
Houston Texans 35, Los Angeles Chargers 14 · The Gauntlet | $CFM
Final Score
Texans 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Chargers 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPBo Jackson 287 yds passingBo Jackson 67 yds rushingDevin Culp 118 yds receivingLorenzo Styles Jr 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 387 · 243Passing yards 287 · 187Rushing yards 100 · 56Completions 12/14 · 18/32Yards per carry 5.0 · 7.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
In a dominating performance, the Houston Texans defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 35-14 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. The Texans continue to solidify their playoff positioning with this victory, showcasing a balanced attack and strong execution on both sides of the ball.
Bo Jackson was the standout star for Houston, throwing for 287 yards and four touchdowns while also contributing 67 rushing yards. Devin Culp was his primary target, racking up 118 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable option throughout the game. Jackson’s ability to spread the ball effectively kept the Chargers' defense on their heels.
Defensively, Lorenzo Styles Jr. led the way for the Texans with four total tackles and an interception, playing a crucial role in stifling the Chargers' attempts at a comeback. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Styles Jr. picked off a pass, setting up another touchdown for Houston and effectively sealing the game before halftime. The Texans’ defense held the Chargers to just 14 points, showcasing their dominance in all phases of the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| Bo JacksonQB | 12/14 | 86% | 287 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 18/32 | 56% | 187 | 1 | 2 | 57.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Bo JacksonQB | 11 | 67 | 6.1 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 7 | 17 | 2.4 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Tory HortonWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Devin CulpTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-SmithWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Devin CulpTE | 4 | 118 | 29.5 | 40 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 9 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 37 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Malik NabersWR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | — | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Tory HortonWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| KeAndre Lambert-SmithWR | 8 | 106 | 13.3 | 46 | 0 | 38 | 1 |
| Deion BurksWR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Lorenzo Styles JrSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| James PierreCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel JrFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon DiggsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin WalkerSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Collin OliverREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte KentCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Greg Newsome IICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon MitchellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan CrawfordSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick HunterMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie TurnerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi OladejoLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi MadubuikeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/1 | 5 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||
| Matt AraizaK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |