Amar Johnson scores two touchdowns as Chargers defeat Texans 27-7
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Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Amar Johnson led the Los Angeles Chargers to a 27-7 victory over the Houston Texans in their preseason opener on Thursday night in Houston. Johnson scored two touchdowns, including a 7-yard run that gave the Chargers a 10-7 lead in the second quarter. Backup quarterback Trey Lance directed the offense, completing 12 of 20 passes for 164 yards but threw one interception. The Texans started with quarterback Davis Mills, who threw a touchdown pass to Jared Wayne on their opening drive but struggled thereafter. The Chargers' defense recorded key stops, forcing multiple turnovers on downs. The Chargers will host the San Francisco 49ers next week, while the Texans will welcome the Las Vegas Raiders.
- •Amar Johnson scored two rushing touchdowns for the Chargers.
- •Chargers outscored the Texans after trailing early.
- •Trey Lance played a significant role as the backup quarterback.
- •Davis Mills threw a touchdown but also faced difficulties.
- •Next week, the Chargers host the 49ers, and Texans meet the Raiders.
- 3:18 AMYahoo Sports — Amar Johnson scores 2 TDs as Chargers beat Texans 27-7 in preseason opener
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Chargers-Texans Game Recap: RB Amar Johnson scores twice as Bolts beat Houston 27-7
"Amar Johnson ran for two touchdowns and had a 55-yard reception to lead the Los Angeles Chargers to a 27-7 win over the Houston Texans on Thursday night in the teams' preseason opener. Most of the starters for both teams, including the quarterbacks — Houston's C.J. Stroud and Los Angeles' Justin Herbert — sat out. Johnson scored on a 7-yard run that put the Chargers on top 10-7 in the second quarter on a drive led by backup quarterback Trey Lance.
"RB Amar Johnson score two rushing touchdowns and D.J. Uiagalelei threw another as the Chargers beat Houston 27-7.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 3:18 AMAmar Johnson scores 2 TDs as Chargers beat Texans 27-7 in preseason opener
Amar Johnson ran for two touchdowns and had a 55-yard reception to lead the Los Angeles Chargers to a 27-7 win over the Houston Texans on Thursday night in the teams' preseason opener. Most of the starters for both teams, including the quarterbacks — Houston's C.J. Stroud and Los Angeles' Justin Herbert — sat out. Johnson scored on a 7-yard run that put the Chargers on top 10-7 in the second quarter on a drive led by backup quarterback Trey Lance.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 3:06 AMChargers-Texans Game Recap: RB Amar Johnson scores twice as Bolts beat Houston 27-7
RB Amar Johnson score two rushing touchdowns and D.J. Uiagalelei threw another as the Chargers beat Houston 27-7.
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