Chargers drop to 0-8 after loss to Texans in Inglewood
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 12:29 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers fell to 0-8 in an NFL matchup against the Houston Texans on November 8, 2026, losing 44-22. The defeat highlighted ongoing struggles, with the Chargers missing the end zone for significant stretches, including 37 consecutive drives without a touchdown. Despite two late fourth-quarter touchdowns, the Chargers were unable to mount a challenge, as Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud excelled with five touchdown passes. Justin Herbert's performance was marred by eight sacks and an injury late in the game, raising questions about the Chargers' future in the season.
- •Chargers fall to 0-8 after 44-22 loss to Texans
- •C.J. Stroud throws 5 touchdown passes for Houston
- •Justin Herbert sacked eight times, injured late in the game
- •Herbert completed 13 of 23 passes for 193 yards
- •Chargers face upcoming games against Ravens, Jets, Patriots, Buccaneers
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Chargers fall to stunning 0-8 in listless loss to Texans as pressure mounts on Mike McDaniel, Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh
"The Chargers entered the NFL season projected to compete for the AFC West. Eight games in, they're just trying to avoid becoming one of the worst teams in NFL history.
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