Texans vs Chargers SoFi Stadium November 8, 2026: Stroud’s Five Touchdown Night
Five touchdowns. Eight sacks. A statement win on the road. The Texans beat the Chargers 44-22 on Sunday, November 8, at SoFi Stadium, and the offense finally looked like itself.
- Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Final score Texans 44, Chargers 22
- SoFi Stadium · 1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90301
The Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 44-22 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The win came out of the bye week, and it was the most convincing performance of the season so far. Houston led 24-9 at halftime and never let the Chargers back into the game. The victory lifts the Texans to 3-5.
C.J. Stroud had the best day of his season. He completed 21 of 35 passes for 384 yards and five touchdowns, with one interception. The five touchdown passes tie his career high, and the 384 yards are a season high. Stroud spread the ball around all afternoon, and four different Texans caught a touchdown pass. Davis Mills also saw brief action, completing one of two passes for seven yards.
Kayshon Boutte led the receivers with four catches for 125 yards and two touchdowns, including a 63-yard score. Tank Dell added four catches for 105 yards and a touchdown of his own, a 63-yard catch and run. Nico Collins caught four passes for 55 yards and a touchdown, and Xavier Hutchinson added three catches for 29 yards and a touchdown. Woody Marks kept the ground game honest with 18 carries for 70 yards.
The defense set the tone from the start. Houston sacked Chargers quarterbacks eight times, tying the franchise record, and forced two takeaways. Sheldon Rankins and Will Anderson Jr. had two sacks each. Justin Herbert finished 13 of 23 for 193 yards with one touchdown and one interception, and the Chargers managed only 315 total yards against a defense that stayed in the backfield all afternoon. The Chargers entered the game winless at 0-8, and the Texans made sure they stayed that way.
The scoring tells the story of control. Houston put up 10 points in the first quarter and 14 in the second, then added seven in the third while holding Los Angeles scoreless. The Chargers finally found the end zone twice in the fourth quarter, but by then the Texans had already built a 31-9 lead, and the last 13 points only trimmed the margin. Houston outgained Los Angeles 485 yards to 315.
The win matters because the season is still alive. Houston entered the game at 2-5 after a frustrating first half, and a loss in Los Angeles would have buried the playoff hopes. Instead, the Texans head into the second half with momentum and a formula that works: Stroud throwing to a deep receiving group, and a pass rush that makes life hard on any quarterback. Stroud’s five touchdowns matched the best passing day of his career, and the offense finally produced the kind of afternoon fans had waited for all season. The next test comes quickly, on the road again.
Next up, Houston visits the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, November 15, at Huntington Bank Field. Kickoff is 12:00 PM CT, and the game airs on FOX. After that, the Texans return home for a Thursday night game against the Indianapolis Colts on November 19. The Colts game kicks off at 7:15 PM CT and airs on Prime Video. Check the official Texans site for tickets and the full schedule, and the official SoFi Stadium site for a look back at the venue where Sunday’s win happened. Wear team colors, and enjoy a win that was worth the wait.
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Game At a Glance
| Result | Houston Texans 44, Los Angeles Chargers 22 |
| Date | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| Where | SoFi Stadium · 1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90301 |
| Next game | November 15 at Cleveland Browns (12:00 PM CT, FOX) |
| Tickets | houstontexans.com |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 44-22 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Stroud completed 21 of 35 passes for 384 yards and five touchdowns, with one interception. The five touchdown passes tie his career high.
Houston sacked Chargers quarterbacks eight times, tying the franchise record, and forced two takeaways.
Kayshon Boutte led the way with four catches for 125 yards and two touchdowns. Tank Dell added four catches for 105 yards and a touchdown.
The win lifts Houston to 3-5 on the season. The Texans entered the game at 2-5.
Houston visits the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, November 15, 2026, with kickoff at 12:00 p.m. CT on FOX at Huntington Bank Field.
