Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud threw five touchdown passes as the Texans defeated the winless Los Angeles Chargers 44-22 on November 9, 2026. The Chargers, who had yet to score a touchdown this season, finally reached the end zone in the loss.
Stroud's performance powered Houston to a commanding victory, with the Texans' offense accumulating 44 points against a struggling Los Angeles defense. The Chargers' lone touchdown came late in the game, avoiding a historic shutout streak.
