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C.J. Stroud Tosses 5 TD Passes as Texans Rout Winless Chargers 44-22. LA Finally Scores a TD

Stroud completed 31 of 41 passes and Houston piled up 485 yards while sacking Justin Herbert eight times.

  • On Sunday, quarterback C.J. Stroud threw five touchdown passes as the Houston Texans routed the Los Angeles Chargers 44-22 at SoFi Stadium, improving to 4-5.
  • Los Angeles dropped to 0-9, tying a franchise-record 11-game losing streak dating back to last season. Boos cascaded from the crowd at SoFi Stadium as the team's struggles mounted.
  • Stroud threw for 384 yards, connecting on two 63-yard touchdown passes to Tank Dell and Kayshon Boutte. Houston's defense sacked Justin Herbert eight times while forcing two turnovers.
  • Herbert injured his left middle finger late in the game, and both teams turned to backup quarterbacks Davis Mills and DJ Uiagalelei. Cameras caught one disgruntled fan with a sign reading, "0-8, who's got it better than us?"
  • The Texans travel to Cleveland next week to face the Cleveland Browns. Houston has won three of its last four games after beginning the season 0-4.
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USA Today broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
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