The Chargers are 0-7, have scored nine touchdowns and rate 68.9 through the air. Justin Herbert has five touchdown passes to ten 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.
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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 sets each attack against what the opposite defense has actually allowed.
Texans attack against the Chargers defense
| Per game | Texans offense | 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 defense
| Per game | Chargers offense | 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 ten 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 ten interceptions.
C.J. Stroud has thrown one interception in seven games.
Houston TexansLos Angeles ChargersOne interception against ten
C.J. Stroud has thrown one interception all season. Justin Herbert has thrown ten, and the Chargers have scored nine touchdowns in seven games.
Houston are 2-5 anyway, because 593 rushing yards is the third-lowest total in the league and 21 sacks conceded does not help.
The Chargers’ defense is the one thing 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 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and one interception.
- Nico Collins (HOU, WR): The first read in a passing game worth 1,774 yards.
- Justin Herbert (LAC, QB): Five touchdown passes to ten 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
Kickoff is 4:05 PM ET on Sunday, November 8 at SoFi Stadium, which is 3:05 PM CT and 1:05 PM PT. CBS has the regional broadcast.
| 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 | CBS |
| Live stream | NFL+ / Paramount+ |
| Week | Week 9, 2026 NFL season |
Texans vs Chargers prediction and score projection
Houston win 23-17. Neither team scores freely, but one has a quarterback with one interception and the other has one with ten.
Our projected margin updates on this page as the week’s team news lands.
Every Week 9 game, previewed
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| 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 |
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Texans vs Chargers FAQ
Houston. Our Signal model has the Texans favored and the live number sits in the Signal card on this page, despite the Chargers playing at home. Houston are 2-5; the Chargers are 0-7 at -76.
4:05 PM ET on Sunday, November 8 at SoFi Stadium, which is 3:05 PM CT and 1:05 PM PT.
The Chargers, with nine in seven games — the lowest total in the NFL.
Ten, against five touchdown passes.
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