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Stroud’s Four Touchdown Passes Power Texans to 31-9 Lead
November 8, 2026 · 11:39 PM
Houston has seized control through three quarters as C.J. Stroud’s precision leaves Los Angeles chasing a 22-point gap.
Houston carried a 31-9 lead into the fourth quarter on Sunday, with C.J. Stroud’s four touchdown passes driving the Texans’ advantage. Stroud has thrown for 289 yards on 19-of-32 passing, while Houston has gained 358 yards and converted 6 of 10 third downs. Los Angeles has managed 180 yards, gone 3-of-13 on third down and turned the ball over twice; Justin Herbert is 11-of-21 for 125 yards with no touchdown pass. Tank Dell, Kayshon Boutte, Nico Collins and Xavier Hutchinson each have a touchdown reception as the No. 18 Texans power index team leads the No. 30 Chargers, who entered 0-7 against Houston’s 2-5 record.
Key Performers
C.J. Stroud, Texans: 289 passing yards, 4 TDs Tank Dell, Texans: 2 catches, 66 yards, 1 TD Justin Herbert, Chargers: 125 passing yards, 0 TDs