Chargers vs Texansinjury report, prediction and how to watch
Injury report, prediction and how to watch for Chargers vs Texans: everything you need to know before the game.
The Houston Texans travel to face the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 9 of the NFL season. The game is on Sunday, November 8 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, with kickoff at 4.05pm ET.
Houston arrive at 2-5 and sit second in the AFC South. The Chargers are 0-7 and bottom of the AFC West.
Match preview
The Chargers are 0-7 on a seven-game losing streak and rank last in the league by winning percentage. They are also 0-3 in divisional play.
They lost 24-9 to the Rams in Week 8, following their bye, and 22-6 at Kansas City in Week 6. Before that, they fell 23-17 at home to Denver.
<cite index="11-5">The offense averages 288.3 total yards per game, 28th in the NFL, and has lost 17 turnovers.</cite> The Bolts score 14.1 points per game (99 in seven) and allow 25.0 (175).
Los Angeles are also 0-3 at SoFi this season. <cite index="16-5">Justin Herbert has completed 131 of 212 passes for 1,398 yards, five touchdowns and 10 interceptions, and has been sacked 23 times.</cite>
<cite index="13-6">The Chargers defense has had no help from its own offense.</cite> <cite index="13-13">The pass rush is led by Tuipulotu and Mack.</cite>
Houston are 2-5 and second in the AFC South. They lost their first four games, beat Tennessee 26-3 and Jacksonville 34-31, then fell 27-21 to the Giants in Week 7. A bye week followed.
The offense scores 23.6 points per game (165 in seven) and the defense allows 24.3 (170). The Texans are 2-1 on the road and 0-4 at home. Their divisional record is 2-1.
<cite index="13-10">C.J. Stroud has 1,867 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and one interception.</cite> <cite index="16-3">The running game has not produced consistent efficiency.</cite> <cite index="14-10">A front led by Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter will look to pressure Herbert.</cite>
Houston won 20-16 at SoFi on December 27, 2025, and 32-12 in the playoffs in January 2025. The Chargers won 34-24 in 2022. The Texans have taken four of the last five meetings.
<cite index="9-4">The Chargers are trying to avoid falling to 0-8.</cite> <cite index="14-5">Houston, off their bye, have a chance to restart their season with a road win.</cite>
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Houston Texans · recent results
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Injury report
<cite index="8-3">Houston will be without running back David Montgomery (groin) and safety Reed Blankenship (concussion/hand).</cite> <cite index="6-5">Montgomery misses a third straight game and Blankenship a second.</cite>
<cite index="10-4,10-5">Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, defensive back Jalen Pitre and tackles Braden Smith and Blake Fisher all logged full practices and are good to go.</cite> Wide receiver Jaylin Noel remains on injured reserve.
<cite index="8-3">The Chargers ruled out cornerback Deane Leonard and safety Kendall Williamson. Wide receiver Brenen Thompson, guard Kayode Awosika, tight end David Njoku and linebacker Denzel Perryman are doubtful.</cite> <cite index="9-6,9-8">Njoku and Awosika have not played since Week 2.</cite>
<cite index="1-8">Khalil Mack, Daiyan Henley, Bud Dupree, Donte Jackson and Rodney Shelley came off the report after full practices on Friday.</cite> <cite index="9-14">Joe Alt, Ladd McConkey and Tre' Harris returned last week.</cite> Rashawn Slater, Tyler Biadasz and Trevor Penning remain on injured reserve.
We expect the Texans to win 24-16. Houston come in rested, with a Stroud who rarely gives the ball away, one interception, against a Herbert with ten. Anderson and Hunter will meet a banged-up offensive line. Without Montgomery the running game will be limited, but Los Angeles has struggled to reach the end zone.
Quick questions
What time is Chargers vs Texans?
It kicks off on Sunday, November 8 at 3:05 PM (Mexico City time) at SoFi Stadium.
Where can I watch Chargers vs Texans?
Mexico: NFL Game Pass (DAZN). USA: CBS and Paramount+.
Who is in better form for Chargers vs Texans?
In their last 5 games, Chargers have 0 wins and Texans have 2 wins.
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