Stroud Delivers Dominant Performance
The Houston Texans traveled to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and dismantled the Los Angeles Chargers 44-22 on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The decisive factor in the contest was the extraordinary efficiency of quarterback C.J. Stroud, who accounted for the majority of Houston’s offensive output.
Stroud completed 21 of 35 pass attempts for 384 yards and five touchdown passes, with only one interception. His arm strength and accuracy exposed the Chargers’ secondary repeatedly, establishing a lead that Los Angeles could never overcome. The attendance at the venue was recorded at 67,590, though the energy on the field favored the visitors for the majority of the four quarters.
First Half Establishes Control
The Texans opened the scoring with a 17-yard touchdown pass from Stroud to Xavier Hutchinson, followed by a 56-yard field goal from Ka’imi Fairbairn. The Chargers managed only three points in the first quarter via a 52-yard field goal by Cameron Dicker. In the second quarter, Dicker added two more field goals, but Houston responded with two long touchdown strikes.
Stroud connected with Tank Dell on a 63-yard pass and Kayshon Boutte on a 12-yard pass, extending the lead to 17-9. By halftime, the Texans had built a comfortable cushion that would define the rest of the game.
