Texans run past Chargers 41-29, ding LA's playoff hopes
— After a loss to the lowly Houston Texans on Sunday, Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley was quick to remind his players they still have plenty to play for.
National Football League
FINAL
Los Angeles Chargers
29
Houston Texans
41
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC | 6 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 29 |
| HOU | 7 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 41 |
Reliant Stadium · 65,674 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Houston Texans | L 22-44 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Los Angeles Rams | L 9-24 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Kansas City Chiefs | L 6-22 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Denver Broncos | L 17-23 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Seattle Seahawks | L 23-30 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:34 29-41
Joshua Palmer 3 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 1:49 23-41
Tavierre Thomas 48 Yd Interception Return (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Touchdown 2:32 23-34
Nico Collins 13 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Touchdown 5:50 23-27
Justin Jackson 9 Yd Run (Justin Herbert Pass to Jared Cook for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 8:54 15-27
Dominik Eberle 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:37 15-24
Rex Burkhead 1 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Field Goal 5:42 15-17
Dustin Hopkins 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:27 12-17
Chris Conley 41 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Field Goal 5:11 12-10
Dominik Eberle 51 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:15 12-7
Justin Jackson 17 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 1:57 6-7
Dustin Hopkins 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:25 3-7
Rex Burkhead 25 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Field Goal 10:55 3-0
Dustin Hopkins 50 Yd Field Goal
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HOU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:34 · End of Game
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LAC 0:34
6 plays, 75 yards, 1:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:34 29-41
Joshua Palmer 3 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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LAC 1:49
4 plays, 12 yards, 0:43 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:49 23-41
Tavierre Thomas 48 Yd Interception Return (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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HOU 2:32
7 plays, 72 yards, 3:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:32 23-34
Nico Collins 13 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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LAC 5:50
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:50 23-27
Justin Jackson 9 Yd Run (Justin Herbert Pass to Jared Cook for Two-Point Conversion)
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HOU 8:54
8 plays, 40 yards, 3:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:54 15-27
Dominik Eberle 25 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 12:48
2 plays, 18 yards, 0:49 · Fumble
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HOU 13:37
13 plays, 75 yards, 7:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:37 15-24
Rex Burkhead 1 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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LAC 5:42
11 plays, 41 yards, 5:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:42 15-17
Dustin Hopkins 35 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 11:07
8 plays, 42 yards, 3:53 · Missed FG
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LAC
1 play, 4 yards, 0:27 · End of Half
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HOU 0:27
7 plays, 94 yards, 3:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:27 12-17
Chris Conley 41 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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LAC 3:57
3 plays, 25 yards, 1:14 · Interception
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HOU 5:11
12 plays, 42 yards, 6:04 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:11 12-10
Dominik Eberle 51 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 11:15
7 plays, 70 yards, 3:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:15 12-7
Justin Jackson 17 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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HOU 14:53
3 plays, -8 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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LAC 1:57
9 plays, 54 yards, 4:28 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:57 6-7
Dustin Hopkins 46 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 6:25
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:25 3-7
Rex Burkhead 25 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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LAC 10:55
8 plays, 43 yards, 4:05 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:55 3-0
Dustin Hopkins 50 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
LAC
HOU
25
1st Downs
26
19
Passing 1st downs
14
3
Rushing 1st downs
9
3
1st downs from penalties
3
6-9
3rd down efficiency
9-13
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
57
Total Plays
64
417
Total Yards
437
7.3
Yards per Play
6.8
10
Total Drives
9
328
Passing
248
27/35
Comp/Att
21/27
9.1
Yards per pass
8.9
2
Interceptions thrown
0
1-8
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-6
89
Rushing
189
21
Rushing Attempts
36
4.2
Yards per rush
5.3
3-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-4
5-49
Penalties
10-70
3
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
25:08
Possession
34:52
Injuries
Houston Texans
- David Montgomery Questionable
- Reed Blankenship Questionable
- Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
- Jake Hummel Injured Reserve
- Jaylin Smith Injured Reserve
Los Angeles Chargers
- Justin Herbert Questionable
- Kendall Williamson Questionable
- Brenen Thompson Questionable
- Deane Leonard Questionable
- Kayode Awosika Questionable
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