A Decisive Passing Display
C.J. Stroud’s five touchdown passes served as the defining metric in a lopsided affair, guiding the Houston Texans to a 44-22 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. The game concluded at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, before a crowd of 67,590.
The Texans, who improved to a 3-5 record, dominated the scoreboard throughout the contest. Conversely, the home Chargers fell to a 0-8 record, struggling to contain the visiting offense. The final margin of victory highlighted the disparity in execution between the two squads, with Houston outscoring Los Angeles 44 points to 22.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
Houston took an early lead, scoring 10 points in the first quarter compared to Los Angeles’ three. The Chargers closed the first half with a 6-point effort, but the Texans responded with a 14-point second quarter to extend their advantage. The third quarter saw the Chargers go scoreless while Houston added seven points.
The fourth quarter was the only period where the home team found consistent offensive rhythm, scoring 13 points, though Houston still managed 13 of their own to secure the final result. The quarter scores of 10-14-7-13 for Houston and 3-6-0-13 for Los Angeles reflect the Texans' consistent offensive pressure.
