Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Chargers Picks and Prediction for Sunday November 8, 2026
The Houston Texans will be on the road for a matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers inside SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, at 4:05 pm. Coverage of this game will be on CBS.The Houston Texans will be on the road Sunday for a matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Houston enters Sunday at 2-5 overall, having lost three of its last five games following a six-point overtime loss to the New York Giants that snapped a two-game winning streak. Los Angeles comes into Sunday as the only winless team in football at 0-7, following a 15-point road loss to the Los Angeles Rams last time out. The Texans are six-point road favorites at -238 on the money line, while Los Angeles is listed at +195. The total is set at 40.5 points. Stay in the action with our NFL Picks.
Houston tries to get back to their winning ways
CJ Stroud is leading the Houston offense this season with 1,867 passing yards and 11 touchdowns on 160 completions, along with 80 rushing yards and one touchdown on 18 carries. Woody Marks leads the team with 271 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 77 carries. David Montgomery has chipped in 138 yards and two touchdowns on 52 carries. Jaylin Noel leads Houston with 331 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 19 receptions. Nico Collins has added 329 yards and three touchdowns on 24 catches.
Offensively, Houston struggled last week, scoring just 21 points on 237 total yards after being held scoreless in overtime. Defensively, Houston was outmatched, allowing 27 points, including 13 in the second half and overtime, on 420 total yards. CJ Stroud led the Houston offense, completing 17 passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns. Woody Marks was the top ball carrier with 66 yards on 19 carries. Dalton Schultz added a team-high 45 receiving yards on five catches.
Key Injury Report for Houston:
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- Reed Blankenship (Out) - Concussion
- David Montgomery (Out) - Groin
- Jaylin Noel (IR) - Toe
- Jake Hummel (IR) - Groin
- Jaylin Smith (IR) - Hamstring
Los Ángeles still in pursuit of their first win
Justin Herbert is leading the Los Angeles offense this season with 1,398 passing yards and five touchdowns on 131 completions, along with 183 rushing yards on 33 carries. Omarion Hampton leads Los Angeles with 309 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 89 carries. Ladd McConkey is the top receiving target in the Los Angeles offense with 286 yards and one touchdown on 17 receptions. Tre' Harris is second on the team with 256 receiving yards on 18 catches.
Offensively, Los Angeles was terrible last week, scoring just nine points on 295 total yards after turning the ball over twice. Defensively, Los Angeles struggled as well, allowing 24 points on 281 total yards. Justin Herbert led the Los Angeles offense, completing 24 passes for 257 yards but throwing two interceptions in the loss. Ladd McConkey posted a team-high 86 receiving yards on four catches.
Key Injury Report for Los Angeles:
- Denzel Perryman (IR-R) - Undisclosed
- Kendall Williamson (Out) - Calf
- Deane Leonard (Out) - Concussion
- Brenen Thompson (Doubtful ) - Quad
- David Njoku (IR-R) - Lower Leg
Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Chargers Picks and Prediction
Pick: Houston Texans
Houston has the defensive talent and offensive weapons necessary to challenge Los Angeles in this matchup. The Texans should be able to create pressure on Justin Herbert and force the Chargers into difficult passing situations. Houston also has enough offensive talent to generate scoring opportunities if its offensive line can provide consistent protection. Los Angeles will have opportunities with Herbert leading the offense, but the Texans have the defensive personnel necessary to disrupt the Chargers' rhythm. Look for Houston to rely on its defense and ability to create explosive offensive plays to secure a close road victory.
Total Pick: Under
Both teams have enough defensive talent to make this a difficult matchup for the opposing offense. Houston should be able to create pressure and limit explosive passing plays, while Los Angeles has the defensive personnel necessary to challenge the Texans' offensive rhythm. Both teams could look to establish their rushing attacks and avoid putting their quarterbacks in difficult situations. Expect a physical matchup with long possessions and defensive adjustments playing a major role. Look for both defenses to make enough stops to keep this game under the total.
