Chargers prepare to face Texans as both teams seek improvement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 7:50 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026

The Los Angeles Chargers will play the Houston Texans on Sunday, November 8, at 1:05 pm PT, as both teams look for better performance. The Chargers are still searching for their first win of the season, while the Texans come out of their bye week with a 2-5 record, sitting second in the AFC South. Quarterback C.J. Stroud has shown promise with 1,867 passing yards and 11 touchdowns, despite a struggling ground game ranked 29th in the NFL. The Texans' defense, which was ranked first last season, is now 19th overall, prompting coaching changes to improve consistency.
- •Chargers seek first win of the season against the Texans.
- •Texas enters the match with a 2-5 record, ranked second in the AFC South.
- •C.J. Stroud has 1,867 passing yards and 11 touchdowns.
- •Houston's run game ranks 29th in the league with 84.7 rushing yards per game.
- •Texans' defense has slipped to 19th after finishing first last season.
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