C.J. Stroud threw five touchdowns as Houston built an early lead and beat Los Angeles 44-22.
Houston opened a 10-3 lead and stretched it to 24-9 by halftime, keeping the Chargers chasing all afternoon. C.J. Stroud completed 21 of 35 passes for 384 yards and five touchdowns, adding 20 rushing yards. Kayshon Boutte caught four passes for 125 yards and two touchdowns, while Tank Dell had four receptions for 105 yards and Nico Collins added four catches for 55 yards and a touchdown. Houston finished with 485 total yards and 22 first downs, converting 8 of 14 third downs; Los Angeles had 315 yards, 14 first downs and 5-of-17 third-down efficiency. Justin Herbert went 13-for-23 for 193 passing yards and a touchdown, with seven rushing yards; the Chargers recorded eight sacks, Houston had one, and each team threw one interception. Los Angeles made its strongest push in the fourth quarter, but Houston closed out the 44-22 win.
Key Performers
C.J. Stroud, QB: 21/35, 384 passing yards, 20 rushing yards, 5 passing TDs Kayshon Boutte, WR: 4 receptions, 125 yards, 2 TDs Justin Herbert, QB: 13/23, 193 passing yards, 7 rushing yards, 1 TD
Standings Impact
Houston moves from 2-5 to 3-5 and ends a one-game losing streak. Los Angeles drops from 0-7 to 0-8, extending its losing streak to eight games.
DYMA Insight
Houston’s No. 18 power-index ranking was 12 places ahead of Los Angeles at No. 30, and the Texans backed that edge with a 170-yard advantage. Their 8-of-14 third-down conversion rate also dwarfed the Chargers’ 5-of-17.