National Football League

FINAL
Houston Texans 20
–
Los Angeles Chargers 16
1st2nd3rd4thT
HOU1403320
LAC037616
SoFi Stadium · 73,066 att.

Match Report

Texans' defense swarms Chargers after offense's fast start in playoff-clinching victory

— C.J Stroud’s dynamic first quarter was merely the opening act for the Houston Texans.

Full story at ESPN →

Team Stats

HOU LAC
16
1st Downs
16
8
Passing 1st downs
11
5
Rushing 1st downs
2
3
1st downs from penalties
3
3-11
3rd down efficiency
6-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
62
Total Plays
59
362
Total Yards
275
5.8
Yards per Play
4.7
13
Total Drives
12
244
Passing
201
16/28
Comp/Att
21/32
8.7
Yards per pass
5.4
2
Interceptions thrown
1
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
5-35
118
Rushing
74
34
Rushing Attempts
22
3.5
Yards per rush
3.4
0-0
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-5
8-70
Penalties
3-25
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
30:21
Possession
29:39

Top Performers

HOU

  • C.J. Stroud C/ATT 16/28 · YDS 244 · AVG 8.7
  • Tommy Townsend NO 5 · YDS 252 · AVG 50.4
  • Jayden Higgins REC 2 · YDS 88 · AVG 44.0
  • Ka'imi Fairbairn FG 2/2 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 44

LAC

  • Justin Herbert C/ATT 21/32 · YDS 236 · AVG 7.4
  • JK Scott NO 7 · YDS 273 · AVG 39.0
  • Quentin Johnston REC 5 · YDS 98 · AVG 19.6
  • Jaret Patterson NO 2 · YDS 58 · AVG 29.0

Injuries

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Brenen Thompson Questionable
  • Donte Jackson Questionable
  • Tre' Harris Questionable
  • Ladd McConkey Questionable
  • Denzel Perryman Injured Reserve

Houston Texans

  • Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
  • Jalen Pitre Questionable
  • David Montgomery Questionable
  • Reed Blankenship Questionable
  • Blake Fisher Questionable

Play by Play

  1. Touchdown 3:37 20-16

    Omarion Hampton 5 Yd Rush (Cameron Dicker PAT Failed)

    Q4
  2. Field Goal 6:29 20-10

    Ka'imi Fairbairn 44 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  3. Touchdown 0:13 17-10

    Oronde Gadsden 1 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker Kick)

    Q3
  4. Field Goal 6:04 17-3

    Ka'imi Fairbairn 41 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  5. Field Goal 6:10 14-3

    Cameron Dicker 27 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  6. Touchdown 9:17 14-0

    Jaylin Noel 43 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q1
  7. Touchdown 13:20 7-0

    Jayden Higgins 75 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q1
  1. HOU

    8 plays, 34 yards, 3:37 · End of Game

    Q4
  2. LAC 3:37

    7 plays, 75 yards, 2:52 · Touchdown

    Q4
  3. Touchdown 3:37 20-16

    Omarion Hampton 5 Yd Rush (Cameron Dicker PAT Failed)

    Q4
  4. HOU 6:29

    7 plays, 29 yards, 4:07 · Field Goal

    Q4
  5. Field Goal 6:29 20-10

    Ka'imi Fairbairn 44 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  6. LAC 10:36

    6 plays, 19 yards, 2:37 · Punt

    Q4
  7. HOU 13:13

    5 plays, 21 yards, 2:00 · Punt

    Q4
  8. LAC 0:13

    11 plays, 64 yards, 5:51 · Touchdown

    Q3
  9. Touchdown 0:13 17-10

    Oronde Gadsden 1 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker Kick)

    Q3
  10. HOU 6:04

    7 plays, 24 yards, 3:34 · Field Goal

    Q3
  11. Field Goal 6:04 17-3

    Ka'imi Fairbairn 41 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  12. LAC 9:38

    3 plays, -5 yards, 2:08 · Punt

    Q3
  13. HOU 11:46

    3 plays, 6 yards, 1:39 · Punt

    Q3
  14. LAC 13:25

    3 plays, 6 yards, 1:35 · Punt

    Q3
  15. HOU

    1 play, -1 yard, 0:10 · End of Half

    Q2
  16. LAC 0:10

    5 plays, 18 yards, 0:35 · Missed FG

    Q2
  17. HOU 0:45

    4 plays, 21 yards, 0:21 · Interception

    Q2
  18. LAC 1:06

    5 plays, 73 yards, 2:13 · Interception

    Q2
  19. HOU 3:19

    5 plays, 19 yards, 2:51 · Punt

    Q2
  20. LAC 6:10

    6 plays, 28 yards, 2:38 · Field Goal

    Q2
  21. Field Goal 6:10 14-3

    Cameron Dicker 27 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  22. HOU 8:48

    3 plays, 5 yards, 0:52 · Interception

    Q2
  23. LAC 9:40

    3 plays, 7 yards, 1:25 · Punt

    Q2
  24. HOU 11:05

    8 plays, 31 yards, 4:31 · Punt

    Q2
  25. LAC 0:36

    3 plays, 6 yards, 1:28 · Punt

    Q1
  26. HOU 2:04

    6 plays, 12 yards, 2:57 · Punt

    Q1
  27. LAC 5:01

    6 plays, 13 yards, 4:16 · Punt

    Q1
  28. HOU 9:17

    4 plays, 72 yards, 2:02 · Touchdown

    Q1
  29. Touchdown 9:17 14-0

    Jaylin Noel 43 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q1
  30. LAC 11:19

    3 plays, -4 yards, 2:01 · Punt

    Q1
  31. HOU 13:20

    3 plays, 84 yards, 1:40 · Touchdown

    Q1
  32. Touchdown 13:20 7-0

    Jayden Higgins 75 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q1

NFL News

All news
News Jamison Hensley Lamar Jackson expected to play as Ravens QB calls ankle pain 'bearable' The Ravens plan to have quarterback Lamar Jackson return from his high ankle sprain to play at the Bills. News Mike Reiss Patriots WR A.J. Brown (ankle, knee) listed as questionable Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is questionable for Sunday's road game against the Dolphins after missing the past two practices due to knee and ankle issues. ESPN Turron Davenport Inside how Titans were convinced to trade their best player Titans GM Mike Borgonzi got an offer he couldn't refuse, and now Jeffery Simmons is a Chicago Bear. News Rich Cimini Jets dealing with defensive injuries for matchup vs. Raiders, RB Ashton Jeanty Jets nose tackle T'Vondre Sweat has been ruled out with a knee injury, and rookie edge rusher David Bailey, unable to practice this week due to a strained groin, is listed as doubtful.