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Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans: 2026 Preseason Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Houston Texans, 27–7. Review the final score, quarter-by-quarter scoring, team and player stats, key drives and highlights.

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Chargers vs. Texans Game Details

Date, kickoff time, TV and streaming listing, venue and current game status.

Preseason Week 1 Final LAC at HOU
Date
Kickoff
8:00 PM ET
TV / Stream
CBS2, KTRK (ABC)
Venue
NRG StadiumHouston, TX
Postgame video

Chargers vs. Texans 2026 Game Highlights

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Completed game

Chargers vs. Texans Final Score and Game Result

Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Houston Texans, 27–7.

LAC record

Los Angeles Chargers

1-0
HOU record

Houston Texans

0-1
Quarter-by-quarter result

Chargers vs. Texans Box Score by Quarter: 2026 Preseason Week 1

See how the scoring developed in every quarter before the 27–7 final.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
LAC Los Angeles Chargers3731427
HOU Houston Texans70007
Top performers

Chargers vs. Texans Player Stat Leaders

Compare the leading passers, rushers, receivers and defenders from the completed game.

Passing Yards
LAC

Trey Lance

12/20, 164 YDS, 1 INT

HOU

Davis Mills

9/15, 82 YDS, 1 TD

Rushing Yards
LAC

Trey Lance

3 CAR, 27 YDS

HOU

Noah Whittington

13 CAR, 40 YDS

Receiving Yards
LAC

Amar Johnson

2 REC, 68 YDS

HOU

Marlin Klein

1 REC, 31 YDS

Sacks
LAC

Jahmeer Carter

1

HOU

Naquan Jones

1

Tackles
LAC

Emany Johnson

6

HOU

Aiden Fisher

7

Game statistics

Chargers vs. Texans Team Stats Comparison

Compare total offense, third downs, turnovers, red-zone performance, penalties and possession.

LACStatisticHOU
231st Downs10
6-123rd down efficiency4-13
0-04th down efficiency0-2
379Total Yards209
275Passing98
104Rushing111
2Turnovers1
6-49Penalties10-71
3-4Red Zone (Made-Att)1-2
32:15Possession27:45
Every scoring play

Chargers vs. Texans Scoring Summary and Touchdown Timeline

Follow each touchdown and field goal in chronological order, with the score after every play.

  1. Q19:37
    LAC

    Cameron Dicker 34 Yd Field Goal

    3–0
  2. Q13:51
    HOU

    Jared Wayne 5 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Chris Freeman Kick)

    3–7
  3. Q210:32
    LAC

    Amar Johnson 7 Yd Run (Cameron Dicker Kick)

    10–7
  4. Q35:16
    LAC

    Cameron Dicker 48 Yd Field Goal

    13–7
  5. Q413:43
    LAC

    Amar Johnson 1 Yd Run (Amar Johnson Run for Two-Point Conversion)

    21–7
  6. Q410:08
    LAC

    Devonte Ross 3 Yd pass from DJ Uiagalelei (Cameron Dicker PAT failed)

    27–7
Individual statistics

Chargers vs. Texans Player Box Score and Individual Stats

Open each category for passing, rushing, receiving, defensive and kicking statistics.

Passing Stats

Los Angeles Chargers Passing

PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSACKSRTG
Trey Lance12/201648.2012-965.4
DJ Uiagalelei6/912013.3100-0146.8

Houston Texans Passing

PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSACKSRTG
Davis Mills9/15825.5102-797.1
Graham Mertz4/7233.3000-063.4
Rushing Stats

Los Angeles Chargers Rushing

PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Trey Lance3279.0015
Greg Desrosiers Jr.10272.709
Jaret Patterson5255.009
Amar Johnson6172.827
Kimani Vidal581.605

Houston Texans Rushing

PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Noah Whittington13403.1011
Josh Pitsenberger9333.7016
Graham Mertz3155.009
Treyvhon Saunders199.009
Xavier Hutchinson188.008
Owen Wright166.006
Receiving Stats

Los Angeles Chargers Receiving

PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONGTGTS
Amar Johnson26834.00552
KeAndre Lambert-Smith45814.50166
Johnny Pascuzzi33913.00193
Dalevon Campbell13232.00321
Brenen Thompson23015.00166
Oronde Gadsden22110.50143
Jaret Patterson11515.00151
Devonte Ross2147.01112
Luke Grimm177.0071
Kimani Vidal000.0001
JaQuae Jackson000.0003

Houston Texans Receiving

PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONGTGTS
Marlin Klein13131.00311
Josh Kelly3289.30173
Jared Wayne3175.7195
Lewis Bond2168.00114
Justin Watson2115.5072
Treyvhon Saunders166.0062
Cade Stover000.0001
Xavier Hutchinson000.0001
Josh Pitsenberger000.0001
Noah Whittington1-4-4.00-41
Defensive Stats

Los Angeles Chargers Defensive

PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HTSTD
Emany Johnson6401000
RJ Mickens5400100
Junior Colson5300000
Nikko Reed4300000
TeRah Edwards4200000
Marlowe Wax3200110
Devin Grant3200000
Terry Webb3100000
Avery Smith3000100
Jahmeer Carter2212000
Kendall Williamson2201000
Noah Avinger2200000
Kyle Kennard2100000
Eric Rogers2100000
Lander Barton2100000
Myles Purchase2100000
Garmon Randolph2000000
Jacobian Guillory II2000000
Genesis Smith2000100
Trey Lance1100000
Dalevon Campbell1100000
Deane Leonard1100000
Greg Desrosiers Jr.1100000
Rodney Shelley1100000
Nadame Tucker1100010
Del'Shawn Phillips1000000
Isas Waxter1000000
Andre Carter II1000100

Houston Texans Defensive

PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HTSTD
Aiden Fisher7501000
Solomon Byrd5301000
Jaylen Reed5300100
Stephen Hall5300000
Jake Hummel4301000
Marte Mapu4100000
Kyonte Hamilton4000000
Tremon Smith3300100
Jaylin Smith3200000
Kaevon Merriweather2200000
Cade Stover2200000
Brandon Codrington2200000
Alijah Huzzie2201100
Wade Woodaz2200000
Naquan Jones2111010
Ja'Marcus Ingram2100000
Jamal Hill2100000
Kayden McDonald2000000
Dominique Robinson1111000
Foster Moreau1100000
Ali Gaye1101000
Dylan Horton1100000
Noah Whittington1100000
Collin Wright1100000
Daniel Sobkowicz1100000
Kamari Ramsey1000200
K.C. Ossai1000000
Kicking Stats

Los Angeles Chargers Kicking

PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Cameron Dicker2/2100.0481/27

Houston Texans Kicking

PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Chris Freeman0/10.001/11
Game flow

Chargers vs. Texans Win Probability and Momentum

The chart tracks the home team's estimated win probability from kickoff through the final play.

LAC 100%Home win probabilityHOU 0%
KickoffFinal
Possession by possession

Chargers vs. Texans Drive Summary

Review each possession's result, plays, yards, elapsed time and field position.

Show all 21 drives
TeamResultPlaysYardsTimeStartEnd
LACField Goal11 plays, 58 yards, 5:2311585:23LAC 27HOU 15
HOUTouchdown11 plays, 75 yards, 5:4611755:46HOU 25LAC 0
LACPunt4 plays, 13 yards, 2:164132:16LAC 22LAC 35
HOUPunt3 plays, 6 yards, 1:35361:35HOU 5HOU 11
LACTouchdown8 plays, 67 yards, 4:288674:28LAC 33HOU 0
HOUDowns8 plays, 50 yards, 4:498504:49HOU 35LAC 15
LACPunt3 plays, 0 yards, 1:04301:04LAC 15LAC 15
HOUPunt3 plays, 1 yard, 1:03311:03HOU 36HOU 37
LACInterception6 plays, 53 yards, 2:456532:45LAC 23HOU 24
HOUMissed FG4 plays, 5 yards, 0:51450:51LAC 48LAC 43
HOUPunt6 plays, 18 yards, 3:556183:55HOU 21HOU 39
LACField Goal9 plays, 49 yards, 5:499495:49LAC 21HOU 30
HOUPunt3 plays, 9 yards, 1:54391:54HOU 16HOU 25
LACTouchdown10 plays, 81 yards, 4:3910814:39LAC 19HOU 0
HOUFumble2 plays, 0 yards, 1:01201:01HOU 20HOU 26
LACTouchdown5 plays, 21 yards, 2:345212:34HOU 21HOU 0
HOUDowns6 plays, 31 yards, 2:496312:49HOU 30LAC 39
LACPunt3 plays, 3 yards, 1:31331:31LAC 39LAC 42
HOUPunt3 plays, 7 yards, 1:31371:31HOU 15HOU 22
LACFumble3 plays, 34 yards, 1:463341:46LAC 31LAC 33
HOUEnd of Game4 plays, 10 yards, 2:314102:31HOU 32HOU 42
Official game information

Chargers vs. Texans Attendance, Playing Surface and Officials

Additional game-day information reported with the completed box score.

Attendance67,655

Reported crowd at NRG Stadium.

Playing surfaceArtificial turf

Surface listed for NRG Stadium.

Game officials
  • Carl Cheffers — Referee
  • Martin Hankins — Back Judge
  • Nathan Jones — Field Judge
  • Dominique Pender — Side Judge
  • Derek Anderson — Umpire
  • Quentin Givens — Line Judge
  • Rob Richeson — Down Judge
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Kickoff time

What Time Does Chargers vs. Texans Start?

The scheduled kickoff is 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

TV and streaming

What Channel Is Chargers vs. Texans On?

The current TV / streaming listing is CBS2, KTRK (ABC). Availability can vary by market and provider; a TBD label means the assignment is not final.

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Stadium

Where Is Chargers vs. Texans Being Played?

NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Why this game matters

About This Preseason Matchup

This Is a Preseason Exhibition

The game is used for roster evaluation and preparation. Its result does not count in the regular-season standings.

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Chargers vs. Texans FAQ

When is Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans?

The game is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.

What channel is Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans on?

The current TV / streaming listing is CBS2, KTRK (ABC). Check again if the listing is still TBD.

Where is Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans being played?

NRG Stadium, Houston, TX.

Is Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans a preseason game?

Yes. This is a preseason exhibition and does not count in the regular-season standings.

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