Chargers Fall Short in SoFi Stadium as Texans Dominate 44-22

A Defining Loss in Inglewood

The Los Angeles Chargers endured a difficult afternoon at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, November 8, 2026, as they fell to the visiting Houston Texans by a final score of 44-22. The defeat extended the home team’s winless streak to 0-8 for the season, while the Texans improved their record to 3-5.

From the opening drive, Houston established control that Los Angeles could never fully reclaim. The Texans’ offense, led by quarterback C.J. Stroud, exploited defensive gaps with precision and speed. Stroud finished the day with a prolific performance, completing 21 of 35 passes for 384 yards and five touchdowns, though he did throw one interception.

Early Scoring Sets the Tone

Houston jumped out to an early lead in the first quarter. Stroud connected with Xavier Hutchinson on a 17-yard touchdown pass, giving the Texans a 7-0 advantage after Ka’imi Fairbairn’s extra point. The Chargers responded with field goals from Cameron Dicker, cutting the deficit to 10-3 by halftime.

However, Houston added another touchdown before the break when Stroud found Tank Dell on a 63-yard pass and Kayshon Boutte on a 12-yard catch, pushing the score to 24-9.

The second half saw Houston’s offense continue its dominance. Nico Collins caught a 13-yard touchdown pass from Stroud in the third quarter, making it 31-9. In the fourth, Boutte added another touchdown on a 63-yard reception, extending the lead to 38-9.

Chargers’ Late Rally Falls Short

Los Angeles showed resilience in the final period, scoring two touchdowns to make the game respectable late in the contest. Justin Herbert threw a 58-yard touchdown pass to Quentin Johnston, though the subsequent two-point conversion failed. Later, DJ Uiagalelei completed a 15-yard touchdown pass to Derius Davis, with Cameron Dicker kicking the extra point to bring the score to 44-22.

Herbert finished with 193 passing yards on 13-of-23 passing, including one touchdown and one interception. Running back Omarion Hampton contributed 60 rushing yards on 13 carries. Despite the late scoring surge, the Chargers could not overcome the early deficit or stop Houston’s balanced attack.

Final Numbers and Record Implications

The game drew an attendance of 67,590 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. With the loss, the Chargers remain winless at 0-8, while the Texans move to 3-5 on the season. The result highlights significant challenges for Los Angeles as they look to break their losing skid, while Houston continues its quest for playoff contention.

Sources

ESPN