C.J. Stroud throws 5 TDs as Texans beat Chargers 44–22
C.J. Stroud passed for 384 yards and 5 touchdowns as Texans won.
Rundown · Listed by game date. First published Nov 8, 2026.
The Houston Texans (3–5) beat the Los Angeles Chargers (0–8) 44–22.
C.J. Stroud led the Texans with an impressive performance, completing 21 of 35 passes for 384 yards and five touchdowns, despite one interception. His ability to find the end zone multiple times was a key factor in Houston's commanding victory.
Wide receivers Kayshon Boutte and Tank Dell were primary targets for Stroud. Boutte caught four passes for 125 yards and two touchdowns, while Dell added four receptions for 105 yards and one touchdown, also recovering a fumble. Woody Marks contributed on the ground with 70 rushing yards on 18 attempts and added a reception for 4 yards.
On the Chargers' side, quarterback Justin Herbert completed 13 of 23 passes for 193 yards, throwing one touchdown and one interception. He also rushed once for 7 yards. Quentin Johnston was a bright spot with one reception for 58 yards and a touchdown, while running back Omarion Hampton carried the ball 13 times for 60 yards. Keaton Mitchell added 33 rushing yards on seven attempts and caught three passes for 34 yards but lost a fumble.
The Texans' ability to convert scoring opportunities into touchdowns made the difference in this matchup, handing the Chargers their eighth consecutive loss.
Top performers
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers): 13 CMP, 23 ATT, 193 passing YDS, 1 passing TD, 1 INT thrown, 1 CAR, 7 rushing YDS.
C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans): 21 CMP, 35 ATT, 384 passing YDS, 5 passing TD, 1 INT thrown, 2 CAR, 20 rushing YDS.
Tank Dell (Houston Texans): 4 REC, 105 receiving YDS, 1 receiving TD, 9 TGT, 1 FUM, 0 FUM lost, 1 FUM recovered.
Keaton Mitchell (Los Angeles Chargers): 7 CAR, 33 rushing YDS, 3 REC, 34 receiving YDS, 4 TGT, 1 FUM, 1 FUM lost, 0 FUM recovered.
What's next
Los Angeles Chargers visit Baltimore Ravens — November 16, 2026 at 8:15 PM EST.
Houston Texans visit Cleveland Browns — November 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST.
Box score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | 10 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 44 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 22 |
| Player | Team | Game statistics |
|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | Houston Texans | 21 CMP, 35 ATT, 384 passing YDS, 5 passing TD, 1 INT thrown, 2 CAR, 20 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD |
| Nico Collins | Houston Texans | 4 REC, 55 receiving YDS, 1 receiving TD, 4 TGT |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | Los Angeles Chargers | 0 sacks, 4 tackles, 3 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Elijah Molden | Los Angeles Chargers | 0 sacks, 6 tackles, 4 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Woody Marks | Houston Texans | 18 CAR, 70 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 1 REC, 4 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 4 TGT |
| Tony Jefferson | Los Angeles Chargers | 0.5 sacks, 5 tackles, 3 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Tank Dell | Houston Texans | 4 REC, 105 receiving YDS, 1 receiving TD, 9 TGT, 1 FUM, 0 FUM lost, 1 FUM recovered |
| Cam Hart | Los Angeles Chargers | 0 sacks, 4 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Emari Demercado | Houston Texans | 6 CAR, 16 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 1 REC, 8 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 2 TGT |
| Xavier Hutchinson | Houston Texans | 3 REC, 29 receiving YDS, 1 receiving TD, 5 TGT |
| Justin Eboigbe | Los Angeles Chargers | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Tarheeb Still | Los Angeles Chargers | 0 sacks, 5 tackles, 4 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | Houston Texans | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Keaton Mitchell | Los Angeles Chargers | 7 CAR, 33 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 3 REC, 34 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 4 TGT, 1 FUM, 1 FUM lost, 0 FUM recovered |
| Danielle Hunter | Houston Texans | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Omarion Hampton | Los Angeles Chargers | 13 CAR, 60 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD |
| Jake Hansen | Houston Texans | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Justin Herbert | Los Angeles Chargers | 13 CMP, 23 ATT, 193 passing YDS, 1 passing TD, 1 INT thrown, 1 CAR, 7 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD |
| Charlie Kolar | Los Angeles Chargers | 1 CAR, 3 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 3 REC, 31 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | Houston Texans | 0 sacks, 9 tackles, 4 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Quentin Johnston | Los Angeles Chargers | 1 CAR, 5 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 1 REC, 58 receiving YDS, 1 receiving TD, 4 TGT, 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Tre' Harris | Los Angeles Chargers | 3 REC, 6 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 7 TGT |
| Jalen Pitre | Houston Texans | 0 sacks, 6 tackles, 6 solo tackles, 2 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| M.J. Stewart | Houston Texans | 1 sacks, 5 tackles, 4 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Kimani Vidal | Los Angeles Chargers | 7 CAR, 30 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 1 REC, 6 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT |
| Daiyan Henley | Los Angeles Chargers | 1 INT caught, 18 INT return YDS, 0 INT return TD, 0 sacks, 10 tackles, 4 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Bud Dupree | Los Angeles Chargers | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Tommy Togiai | Houston Texans | 0 sacks, 4 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Akheem Mesidor | Los Angeles Chargers | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 2 QB hits |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. | Houston Texans | 2 REC, 20 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT |
| Oronde Gadsden | Los Angeles Chargers | 2 REC, 17 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT |
| Marlowe Wax | Los Angeles Chargers | 0 sacks, 8 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Khalil Mack | Los Angeles Chargers | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Calen Bullock | Houston Texans | 0 FUM, 0 FUM lost, 1 FUM recovered, 0 sacks, 5 tackles, 3 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Derek Stingley Jr. | Houston Texans | 1 INT caught, 0 INT return YDS, 0 INT return TD, 0 sacks, 4 tackles, 3 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 3 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Kayshon Boutte | Houston Texans | 4 REC, 125 receiving YDS, 2 receiving TD, 5 TGT |
| Dalton Schultz | Houston Texans | 2 REC, 42 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 4 TGT, 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jadeveon Clowney | Houston Texans | 2 sacks, 3 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 2 TFL, 0 passes defended, 2 QB hits |
| Kamari Lassiter | Houston Texans | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 4 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Henry To'oTo'o | Houston Texans | 0 sacks, 5 tackles, 4 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Sheldon Rankins | Houston Texans | 2 sacks, 3 tackles, 3 solo tackles, 2 TFL, 0 passes defended, 2 QB hits |
| Will Anderson Jr. | Houston Texans | 2 sacks, 2 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 2 TFL, 0 passes defended, 2 QB hits |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | Los Angeles Chargers | 1 REC, 50 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 4 TGT |
| Rodney Shelley | Los Angeles Chargers | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Brevin Jordan | Houston Texans | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Teair Tart | Los Angeles Chargers | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Logan Hall | Houston Texans | 1 sacks, 2 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Derius Davis | Los Angeles Chargers | 1 REC, 15 receiving YDS, 1 receiving TD, 2 TGT |
| Hayden Rucci | Los Angeles Chargers | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Sabastian Harsh | Houston Texans | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| RJ Mickens | Los Angeles Chargers | 0 sacks, 6 tackles, 5 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Donte Jackson | Los Angeles Chargers | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Kayden McDonald | Houston Texans | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 3 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Dare Ogunbowale | Houston Texans | 1 REC, 3 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 1 TGT, 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | Los Angeles Chargers | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | Los Angeles Chargers | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Caleb Murphy | Los Angeles Chargers | 0.5 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Jamaree Caldwell | Los Angeles Chargers | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Naquan Jones | Houston Texans | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Genesis Smith | Los Angeles Chargers | 0 sacks, 0 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| DJ Uiagalelei | Los Angeles Chargers | 2 CMP, 7 ATT, 24 passing YDS, 1 passing TD, 0 INT thrown |
| Davis Mills | Houston Texans | 1 CMP, 2 ATT, 7 passing YDS, 0 passing TD, 0 INT thrown, 2 CAR, -2 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD |
| Wade Woodaz | Houston Texans | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Dominique Robinson | Houston Texans | 0 sacks, 0 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
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