Texans intercept Herbert a career-high 4 times in a 32-12 win over Chargers in wild-card playoff
— Derek Stingley says the Texans aim to force three turnovers a game.
National Football League
FINAL
Los Angeles Chargers
12
Houston Texans
32
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 |
| HOU | 0 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 32 |
Reliant Stadium · 71,408 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/27/26 | @ Buffalo Bills | L 16-24 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:42 12-32
Joe Mixon 17 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Two Point Conversion 10:38 12-25
D'Angelo Ross Defensive PAT Conversion
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Touchdown 10:38 12-23
Ladd McConkey 86 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker PAT blocked)
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Field Goal 12:00 6-23
Ka'imi Fairbairn 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:13 6-20
Eric Murray 38 Yd Interception Return (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Field Goal 4:48 6-13
Ka'imi Fairbairn 37 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:03 6-10
Ka'imi Fairbairn 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:58 6-7
Nico Collins 13 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Field Goal 6:35 6-0
Cameron Dicker 39 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:37 3-0
Cameron Dicker 35 Yd Field Goal
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HOU
4 plays, 13 yards, 2:43 · End of Game
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LAC 2:43
5 plays, 14 yards, 0:59 · Interception
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HOU 3:42
14 plays, 74 yards, 6:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:42 12-32
Joe Mixon 17 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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LAC 10:38
3 plays, 70 yards, 1:22 · Touchdown
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Two Point Conversion 10:38 12-25
D'Angelo Ross Defensive PAT Conversion
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Touchdown 10:38 12-23
Ladd McConkey 86 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker PAT blocked)
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HOU 12:00
4 plays, 1 yard, 1:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:00 6-23
Ka'imi Fairbairn 30 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 13:44
4 plays, 31 yards, 1:29 · Interception
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LAC 0:13
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:13 6-20
Eric Murray 38 Yd Interception Return (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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HOU 0:21
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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LAC 2:33
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:15 · Punt
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HOU 4:48
10 plays, 46 yards, 5:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:48 6-13
Ka'imi Fairbairn 37 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 10:10
5 plays, 40 yards, 2:40 · Downs
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HOU 12:50
4 plays, 44 yards, 2:10 · Fumble
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LAC
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:03 · End of Half
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HOU 0:03
5 plays, 45 yards, 0:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:03 6-10
Ka'imi Fairbairn 41 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 0:27
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:31 · Punt
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HOU 0:58
13 plays, 99 yards, 5:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:58 6-7
Nico Collins 13 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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LAC 6:15
6 plays, 19 yards, 3:05 · Punt
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HOU 9:20
4 plays, 15 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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LAC 11:31
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Interception
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HOU 11:39
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:59 · Interception
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LAC 12:38
5 plays, 33 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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HOU 14:54
5 plays, 26 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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LAC 2:35
4 plays, 2 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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HOU 4:58
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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LAC 6:35
6 plays, 12 yards, 2:53 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:35 6-0
Cameron Dicker 39 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 9:28
1 play, 7 yards, 0:09 · Fumble
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LAC 9:37
10 plays, 57 yards, 5:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:37 3-0
Cameron Dicker 35 Yd Field Goal
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Team Stats
LAC
HOU
15
1st Downs
20
9
Passing 1st downs
12
4
Rushing 1st downs
8
2
1st downs from penalties
0
3-11
3rd down efficiency
5-14
0-1
4th down efficiency
2-2
54
Total Plays
70
261
Total Yards
429
4.8
Yards per Play
6.1
14
Total Drives
13
211
Passing
261
14/32
Comp/Att
22/33
5.9
Yards per pass
7.3
4
Interceptions thrown
1
4-31
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-21
50
Rushing
168
18
Rushing Attempts
34
2.8
Yards per rush
4.9
0-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-4
2-10
Penalties
8-86
4
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
2
4
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
25:35
Possession
34:25
Injuries
Houston Texans
- David Montgomery Questionable
- Reed Blankenship Questionable
- Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
- Jalen Pitre Questionable
- Blake Fisher Questionable
Los Angeles Chargers
- Rodney Shelley Questionable
- Donte Jackson Questionable
- Deane Leonard Questionable
- Kayode Awosika Questionable
- Brenen Thompson Questionable
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