Ekeler scores 3 touchdowns, Chargers hold off Texans 34-24
— Austin Ekeler was off to a slow start following a 20-touchdown season, and the Chargers believed he was due for a breakout game.
National Football League
FINAL
Los Angeles Chargers
34
Houston Texans
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC | 7 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 34 |
| HOU | 0 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 24 |
Reliant Stadium · 69,071 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 2:28 34-24
Austin Ekeler 14 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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Field Goal 8:30 27-24
Ka'imi Fairbairn 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:02 27-21
Brandin Cooks 18 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 1:12 27-14
Rex Burkhead 8 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 27-7
Dustin Hopkins 37 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:35 24-7
Dustin Hopkins 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:48 21-7
Dameon Pierce 75 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 10:00 21-0
Austin Ekeler 20 Yd Run (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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Touchdown 12:57 14-0
Austin Ekeler 10 Yd Run (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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Touchdown 12:00 7-0
Gerald Everett 18 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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HOU
1 play, 2 yards, 0:16 · End of Game
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LAC 0:16
4 plays, -10 yards, 1:35 · Downs
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HOU 1:51
4 plays, -6 yards, 0:37 · Interception
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LAC 2:28
12 plays, 84 yards, 6:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:28 34-24
Austin Ekeler 14 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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HOU 8:30
4 plays, -6 yards, 1:28 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:30 27-24
Ka'imi Fairbairn 40 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 9:58
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:04 · Fumble
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HOU 10:02
5 plays, 93 yards, 2:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:02 27-21
Brandin Cooks 18 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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LAC 12:55
6 plays, 15 yards, 3:17 · Punt
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HOU 1:12
8 plays, 87 yards, 4:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:12 27-14
Rex Burkhead 8 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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LAC 5:42
7 plays, 36 yards, 4:13 · Punt
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HOU 9:55
6 plays, 2 yards, 3:32 · Punt
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LAC 13:27
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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LAC
9 plays, 49 yards, 0:57 · Field Goal
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HOU 0:57
7 plays, 43 yards, 3:38 · Downs
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LAC 4:35
10 plays, 77 yards, 5:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 27-7
Dustin Hopkins 37 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:35 24-7
Dustin Hopkins 23 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 9:48
1 play, 75 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:48 21-7
Dameon Pierce 75 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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LAC 10:00
3 plays, 73 yards, 1:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:00 21-0
Austin Ekeler 20 Yd Run (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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HOU 11:18
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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LAC 12:57
9 plays, 64 yards, 4:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:57 14-0
Austin Ekeler 10 Yd Run (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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HOU 2:19
8 plays, 42 yards, 4:07 · Missed FG
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LAC 6:26
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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HOU 8:03
5 plays, 8 yards, 3:57 · Punt
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LAC 12:00
3 plays, 25 yards, 1:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:00 7-0
Gerald Everett 18 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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HOU 13:28
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:32 · Interception
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
LAC
HOU
22
1st Downs
16
15
Passing 1st downs
11
5
Rushing 1st downs
2
2
1st downs from penalties
3
8-16
3rd down efficiency
4-12
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-2
67
Total Plays
53
419
Total Yards
346
6.3
Yards per Play
6.5
12
Total Drives
12
338
Passing
215
27/39
Comp/Att
26/35
8.5
Yards per pass
5.5
0
Interceptions thrown
2
1-2
Sacks-Yards Lost
4-31
81
Rushing
131
27
Rushing Attempts
14
3.0
Yards per rush
9.4
3-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
6-61
Penalties
9-67
1
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
31:39
Possession
28:21
Injuries
Houston Texans
- Febechi Nwaiwu Out
- Braden Smith Out
- Cade Stover Out
- Nate Thomas Out
- David Montgomery Out
Los Angeles Chargers
- Ladd McConkey Questionable
- Justin Herbert Questionable
- Isas Waxter Questionable
- Justin Eboigbe Questionable
- Kayode Awosika Out
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