The Chargers are 0-7, have scored nine touchdowns and rate 68.9 through the air. Justin Herbert has five touchdown passes to 10 interceptions. Our Texans vs Chargers prediction finds a team in freefall.
The Houston Texans are 2-5, but C.J. Stroud has thrown one interception in seven games. The Los Angeles Chargers have conceded 23 sacks.
Houston Texans @ Los Angeles Chargers
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Texans vs Chargers: our editor’s props
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Texans vs Chargers: 2026 form so far
A 2-5 team against a winless one, and the gap is entirely at quarterback. The table pairs every attacking number with the defensive number sitting opposite it.
Texans attack against the Chargers defence
| Per game | Texans offence | Chargers allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 253.4 | 198.4 |
| Rushing yards | 84.7 | 124.6 |
| Yards per carry | 3.6 | 4.1 |
| Passer rating | 100.3 | 89.5 |
| Touchdowns | 2.4 | 2.7 |
| Third-down conversion | 37.1% | 30.6% |
| Red-zone conversion | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.1 | 1.7 |
Chargers attack against the Texans defence
| Per game | Chargers offence | Texans allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 177.1 | 244.0 |
| Rushing yards | 111.1 | 98.0 |
| Yards per carry | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Passer rating | 68.9 | 96.9 |
| Touchdowns | 1.3 | 2.7 |
| Third-down conversion | 35.1% | 40.4% |
| Red-zone conversion | 47.1% | 68.4% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 3.3 | 3.0 |
The Chargers have scored nine touchdowns in seven games. No team in the NFL has fewer, and the next-lowest is Minnesota on 12.
Texans vs Chargers quarterback matchup
C.J. Stroud has 11 touchdown passes to one interception at 100.7. Justin Herbert has five to 10 at 69.3.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | C.J. Stroud | 17/28, 153 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT, 99.3 rtg | 160/247, 1867 yds, 11 TD, 1 INT, 100.7 rtg (7 games) |
| Chargers | Justin Herbert | 24/32, 257 yds, 0 TD, 2 INT, 72.0 rtg | 131/212, 1398 yds, 5 TD, 10 INT, 69.3 rtg (7 games) |
Texans vs Chargers injury report and team news
The Chargers have scored nine touchdowns in seven games, fewer than any team in the NFL.
Justin Herbert has thrown five touchdown passes to 10 interceptions.
C.J. Stroud has thrown one interception in seven games.
Houston TexansLos Angeles ChargersOne interception against ten
Stroud has one interception all season; Herbert has 10. The Chargers have nine touchdowns in seven games to go with it.
Houston is 2-5 regardless, because 593 rushing yards is the third-lowest total in the league and 21 sacks conceded compounds it.
The Chargers’ defence is the one unit holding up: 30.6% allowed on third down is the fourth-best rate in football.
Players to watch
- C.J. Stroud (HOU, QB): 1,867 yards, 11 scores and one interception.
- Nico Collins (HOU, WR): First read in a passing game worth 1,774 yards.
- Justin Herbert (LAC, QB): Five touchdown passes to 10 interceptions at 69.3.
- Omarion Hampton (LAC, RB): The one Chargers phase that functions, at 4.01 a carry.
How to watch Texans vs Chargers in Canada
Kickoff is 4:05 PM ET on Sunday, November 8 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Which Sunday afternoon game CTV shows depends on where you are watching, so check locally. RDS has the French call. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Texans vs Chargers |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 4:05 PM ET / 3:05 PM CT / 1:05 PM PT |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
| TV | CTV (regional) / TSN / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | DAZN (NFL Game Pass) |
| Week | Week 9, 2026 NFL season |
Texans vs Chargers prediction and score projection
Our Texans vs Chargers prediction is Houston by 23-17. Neither team scores freely, but one quarterback has a single interception and the other has 10.
Signal’s live read on this game updates through the week.
Every Week 9 game, previewed
| Kickoff (ET) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 9:15 PM | Jaguars @ Ravens | Jaguars 27-20 | Read |
| Sun 10:30 AM | Bengals @ Falcons | Bengals 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Browns @ Saints | Saints 20-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Cowboys @ Colts | Cowboys 26-20 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Broncos @ Panthers | Broncos 26-16 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Lions @ Dolphins | Lions 30-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Rams @ Commanders | Rams 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Giants @ Eagles | Giants 20-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Jets @ Chiefs | Chiefs 30-13 | Read |
| Sun 5:05 PM | Texans @ Chargers | Texans 23-17 | You are here |
| Sun 5:25 PM | Cardinals @ Seahawks | Seahawks 30-16 | Read |
| Sun 5:25 PM | Packers @ Patriots | Patriots 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 5:25 PM | Raiders @ 49ers | 49ers 30-17 | Read |
| Sun 9:20 PM | Buccaneers @ Bears | Bears 27-20 | Read |
| Mon 9:15 PM | Bills @ Vikings | Bills 27-24 | Read |
The rest of the week is covered across our NFL hub, and Signal rates every Week 9 game the same way. Both these teams are chasing the AFC Championship odds, and the NFC Championship odds move on the same page as the season develops.
Texans vs Chargers FAQ
Houston. Our Signal model has the Texans favoured and the live number sits in the Signal card on this page, despite the Chargers playing at home. Houston is 2-5; the Chargers are 0-7 at -76.
4:05 PM ET on Sunday, November 8, which is 3:05 PM CT and 1:05 PM PT, at SoFi Stadium.
CTV’s Sunday afternoon game is a regional pick, so check your local listings. RDS has the French call. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass.
The Chargers, with nine in seven games — the lowest total in the NFL.
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