A Dominant Offensive Display
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud orchestrated a comprehensive offensive performance, throwing for five touchdowns and 384 yards to lead his team to a decisive 44-22 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The win improved Houston’s record to 3-5, while the home team fell to 0-8 with no points in the books until late in the fourth quarter.
Stroud’s efficiency was the driving force behind the Texans' early control of the game. He completed 21 of 35 passes, connecting with five different receivers for touchdowns while throwing one interception. His primary target, Kayshon Boutte, was instrumental in establishing an insurmountable lead, recording four receptions for 125 yards and two scores.
Early Control and Second-Half Surge
The Texans struck first when Stroud found Xavier Hutchinson on a 17-yard pass, giving Houston a 7-0 advantage before Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker answered with a 52-yard field goal. Ka’imi Fairbairn extended the lead to 10-3 with a 56-yard kick for Houston entering the second quarter.
The Chargers relied heavily on their kicking game in the first half, narrowing the gap to 10-9 by halftime thanks to two more Dicker field goals. However, Stroud and the Texans offense exploded after the break. The touchdown passes to Tank Dell (63 yards) and Kayshon Boutte (12 yards) in the second quarter pushed the lead to 24-9.
Nico Collins added a 13-yard score in the third quarter to make it 31-9.
