Chargers end their TD drought, but offensive struggles continue in blowout loss to Texans – WTOP News
- On Sunday, the Los Angeles Chargers fell 44-22 to the Houston Texans, extending their winless streak to 0-8. Backup quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei made his NFL debut in relief, throwing a 15-yard touchdown pass to Derius Davis.
- The winless Chargers have lost 11 consecutive games dating to last season, struggling with an offense ranked last in scoring. Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel moved from the sideline to the booth for Sunday to invigorate the stagnant unit.
- Before exiting with a finger injury, starter Justin Herbert completed 13 of 23 passes for 193 yards with one touchdown and an interception while being sacked a career-high eight times. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud threw for 384 yards and five touchdowns.
- With the defeat, the Chargers remain the league's only winless team, positioned for the first overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. Uncertainty surrounds Herbert's availability for upcoming games following his left-hand injury.
- Ahead of the Tuesday trade deadline, the Chargers remain steadfast against a fire sale despite their 0-8 record. Next, the team travels to Baltimore for a Monday night game against the Ravens.
25 Articles
25 Articles
Chargers player had the most depressing reaction to his team's embarrassing streak
Even Los Angeles Chargers players themselves cannot believe how poorly their offense has played this season. Chargers tight end Charlie Kolar spoke to reporters Sunday after his team’s 44-22 defeat to the Houston Texans at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. While the team failed to end its eight-game losing skid to begin the season, it …
Chargers end their TD drought, but offensive struggles continue in blowout loss to Texans – WTOP News
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers finally ended their touchdown drought. Their offensive struggles, however, continue. Justin Herbert connected with Quentin Johnston on a 58-yard catch-and-run in the fourth quarter of a 44-22 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday, ending a TD dry spell that lasted nearly a month. The Chargers (0-8)...
Justin Herbert's Finger Injury May Allow Chargers to Embrace Tanking
The Los Angeles Chargers entered the season as dark-horse favorites to win the Super Bowl. Then came the 0-8 start that has the entire NFL world in shock.The latest loss came Sunday afternoon against the Houston Texans in a 44-22 final that saw Justin Herbert leave the game with a finger injury. DJ Uiagalelei came on in relief and even threw a touchdown pass, giving fans something to cheer for amid this nightmare start.The extent of Herbert’s in…
The Toronto Star
Chargers end their TD drought, but offensive struggles continue in blowout loss to Texans
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers finally ended their touchdown drought. Their offensive struggles, however, continue.
Herbert to undergo testing after exiting Chargers' 44-22 loss with finger injury
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, who was sacked eight times and threw his NFL-leading 11th interception, left Sunday's 44-22 loss to the Houston Texans in the second half with an injury to the middle finger on his left (non-throwing) hand.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
