Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Chargers, Week 17 2025
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Los Angeles Chargers
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
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| Texans | 14 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
| Chargers | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 16 |
HOU 20LAC 16 Final
Passing leader
15.8PPR pts
16/28, 244 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT
Top fantasy scorer
20.0PPR pts
14 ATT, 29 YDS, 1 TD, 8 REC, 31 REC YDS
Chargers leader
16.1PPR pts
21/32, 236 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Defensive playmaker
Derwin James Jr.
1 INT, 8 TKL
Texans 20, Chargers 16: Houston beats Los Angeles
Houston led 14–3 at halftime and won 20–16, though Los Angeles took the second half 13–6. The Texans finished with a 362–275 edge in total offense and averaged 5.8 yards per play.
The Chargers went 6-for-15 on third down and committed one turnover.
The two teams meet again in Week 9 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.
Key advantages
- +1.1 yards/play HOU 5.8 · LAC 4.7
- +87 total yards HOU 362 · LAC 275
- +0:42 time of possession HOU 30:21 · LAC 29:39
Game Highlights
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Why the Texans Won
Houston won the efficiency and time of possession battles.
| Texans | Stat | Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| 5.8 | Yards per play | 4.7 |
| 362 | Total yards | 275 |
| 30:21 | Time of possession | 29:39 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 62 | Plays | 59 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 27% | Third-down conversion | 40% |
Scoring Summary
The Texans scored two touchdowns and two field goals; the Chargers scored two touchdowns and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | HOU | LAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 13:20 | HOU | C.J. Stroud → Jayden Higgins, 75-yard TD Takes leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP | 7 | 0 |
| 9:17 | HOU | C.J. Stroud → Jaylin Noel, 43-yard TD Extends leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP | 14 | 0 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 6:10 | LAC | Cameron Dicker 27-yard FG | 14 | 3 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 6:04 | HOU | Ka'imi Fairbairn 41-yard FG Extends lead | 17 | 3 |
| 0:13 | LAC | Justin Herbert → Oronde Gadsden, 1-yard TDCameron Dicker XP | 17 | 10 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 6:29 | HOU | Ka'imi Fairbairn 44-yard FG Extends lead | 20 | 10 |
| 3:37 | LAC | Omarion Hampton 5-yard TD runXP missed | 20 | 16 |
Fantasy Points: Texans vs Chargers, Week 17 2025
Fantasy leaders
- Omarion Hampton20.0 PTSRB10
- Jayden Higgins16.8 PTSWR11
- Justin Herbert16.1 PTSQB15
- C.J. Stroud15.8 PTSQB18
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | 15.8 | QB18 | 16/28 | 244 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 80.1 | Start/Sit → |
| Justin Herbert | 16.1 | QB15 | 21/32 | 236 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 37 | 0 | 84.9 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | 20.0 | RB10 | RB | 14 | 29 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 31 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jayden Higgins | 16.8 | WR11 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 88 | 1 | |
| Quentin Johnston | 14.8 | WR17 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | 98 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jaylin Noel | 14.6 | WR18 | WR | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 54 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Oronde Gadsden | 12.2 | TE11 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 32 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Nico Collins | 8.7 | WR42 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 57 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Woody Marks | 8.5 | RB26 | RB | 19 | 71 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Xavier Hutchinson | 4.9 | WR69 | WR | 1 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Dalton Schultz | 4.9 | TE31 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 19 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Ladd McConkey | 4.1 | WR76 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 31 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Will Dissly | 3.9 | TE34 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 19 | 0 | |
| Jawhar Jordan | 3.6 | RB50 | RB | 8 | 36 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| Keenan Allen | 2.7 | WR89 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 17 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tre' Harris | 2.5 | WR92 | WR | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Christian Kirk | 2.1 | WR95 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Nick Chubb | 0.1 | RB80 | RB | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Jaret Patterson | 0.1 | RB81 | RB | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Houston Texans
Snap Share
Target Share26 targets
- Christian Kirk19%, 5 targets
- Dalton Schultz15%, 4 targets
- Nico Collins15%, 4 targets
- Jayden Higgins15%, 4 targets
- Jaylin Noel15%, 4 targets
- Other19%, 5 targets
Carry Share34 carries
- , 19 carries
- , 8 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
Los Angeles Chargers
Snap Share
Target Share31 targets
- Quentin Johnston26%, 8 targets
- Omarion Hampton26%, 8 targets
- Oronde Gadsden19%, 6 targets
- Keenan Allen10%, 3 targets
- Will Dissly6%, 2 targets
- Other13%, 4 targets
Carry Share22 carries
- , 14 carries
- , 6 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | 56 | 89% | 2 | 6% | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | 51 | 81% | 8 | 26% | 14 |
| Dalton Schultz | 51 | 78% | 4 | 15% | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | 47 | 75% | 8 | 26% | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | 46 | 73% | 6 | 19% | 0 |
| Nico Collins | 44 | 68% | 4 | 15% | 0 |
| Woody Marks | 44 | 68% | 2 | 8% | 19 |
| Keenan Allen | 36 | 57% | 3 | 10% | 0 |
| Cade Stover | 35 | 54% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | 32 | 49% | 4 | 15% | 0 |
| Xavier Hutchinson | 31 | 48% | 3 | 12% | 1 |
| Tre' Harris | 29 | 46% | 1 | 3% | 1 |
| Christian Kirk | 29 | 45% | 5 | 19% | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | 16 | 25% | 4 | 15% | 1 |
| Jawhar Jordan | 11 | 17% | 0 | 0% | 8 |
| Jaret Patterson | 8 | 13% | 0 | 0% | 1 |
| Will Dissly | 7 | 11% | 2 | 6% | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | 7 | 11% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Nick Chubb | 5 | 8% | 0 | 0% | 1 |
| Harrison Bryant | 4 | 6% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| British Brooks | 3 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Dare Ogunbowale | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Hassan Haskins | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+10.0Jayden Higgins16.8 PTS vs 6.8 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−7.2Woody Marks8.5 PTS vs 15.7 xFP
- Highest expected volume22.7 xFPOmarion Hampton20.0 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion HamptonLAC · RB | 20.0 | 22.7 | −2.7 | 81% | 64% car | — | 0 | 14 | 64% | 8 | 26% |
| Justin HerbertLAC · QB | 16.1 | 18.1 | −2.0 | 100% | 32 att | — | 32 | 6 | 27% | 0 | 0% |
| Woody MarksHOU · RB | 8.5 | 15.7 | −7.2 | 68% | 56% car | — | 0 | 19 | 56% | 2 | 8% |
| C.J. StroudHOU · QB | 15.8 | 15.0 | +0.8 | 100% | 28 att | — | 28 | 4 | 12% | 0 | 0% |
| Quentin JohnstonLAC · WR | 14.8 | 13.6 | +1.2 | 75% | 26% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 26% |
| Oronde GadsdenLAC · TE | 12.2 | 10.2 | +2.0 | 73% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 19% |
| Christian KirkHOU · WR | 2.1 | 8.5 | −6.4 | 45% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 19% |
| Jaylin NoelHOU · WR | 14.6 | 7.5 | +7.1 | 25% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 4 | 15% |
| Dalton SchultzHOU · TE | 4.9 | 6.8 | −1.9 | 78% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 15% |
| Jayden HigginsHOU · WR | 16.8 | 6.8 | +10.0 | 49% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 15% |
| Nico CollinsHOU · WR | 8.7 | 6.8 | +1.9 | 68% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 15% |
| Xavier HutchinsonHOU · WR | 4.9 | 5.8 | −0.9 | 48% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 3 | 12% |
| Jawhar JordanHOU · RB | 3.6 | 5.2 | −1.6 | 17% | 24% car | — | 0 | 8 | 24% | 0 | 0% |
| Keenan AllenLAC · WR | 2.7 | 5.1 | −2.4 | 57% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Ladd McConkeyLAC · WR | 4.1 | 3.4 | +0.7 | 89% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Will DisslyLAC · TE | 3.9 | 3.4 | +0.5 | 11% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Tre' HarrisLAC · WR | 2.5 | 2.4 | +0.1 | 46% | 5% car | — | 0 | 1 | 5% | 1 | 3% |
| KeAndre Lambert-SmithLAC · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 11% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Jaret PattersonLAC · RB | 0.1 | 0.6 | −0.5 | 13% | 5% car | — | 0 | 1 | 5% | 0 | 0% |
| Nick ChubbHOU · RB | 0.1 | 0.6 | −0.5 | 8% | 3% car | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Texans 26 targets and 34 carries; Chargers 31 targets and 22 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
C.J. Stroud
16 of 28 passing for 244 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 4 carries for 0 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.0 expected.
Justin Herbert
21 of 32 passing for 236 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 6 carries for 37 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.1 expected.
Woody Marks Unlucky
2 targets (8% of the team's), 1 catch for 4 yards; 19 carries (56% of the team's) for 71 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Christian Kirk Unlucky
5 targets (19% of the team's), 2 catches for 1 yard.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Omarion Hampton Volume, no payoff
8 targets (26% of the team's), 8 catches for 31 yards; 14 carries (64% of the team's) for 29 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.7 expected.
Season high in targets (8). Best score since Week 4.
Quentin Johnston
8 targets (26% of the team's), 5 catches for 98 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.6 expected.
Jaylin Noel Ran hot
4 targets (15% of the team's), 3 catches for 54 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 2 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 7.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Jayden Higgins Ran hot
4 targets (15% of the team's), 2 catches for 88 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Houston Texans
- Stock up: Woody Marks played 68% of the snaps, up from a 51% season average.
- Stock down: Jawhar Jordan played 17% of the snaps, down from a 44% season average.
- Stock down: Nick Chubb played 8% of the snaps, down from a 34% season average.
Los Angeles Chargers
- Stock up: Omarion Hampton played 81% of the snaps, up from a 61% season average.
- Stock down: Will Dissly played 11% of the snaps, down from a 33% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Texans D | Chargers D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 13.5 | 13.5 |
| RBs | 19.3 | 18.6 |
| WRs | 25.1 | 25.7 |
| TEs | 12.3 | 10.5 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Los Angeles opened at 54% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.
Chargers win probability
Key Swings
- −21Stroud → Higgins, 75-yd TD54% → 34%Q1 13:20
- −17Stroud → Noel, 43-yd TD33% → 16%Q1 9:17
- +6Dicker 27-yd FG11% → 17%Q2 6:10
- +14Herbert → Gadsden, 1-yd TD2% → 17%Q3 0:13
- +12Hampton 5-yd TD run<1% → 12%Q4 3:37
Swing in Chargers win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Houston Texans | Measure | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Plays | 59 |
| 45% | Pass rate | 63% |
| 8.7 | Yds / dropback | 5.4 |
| 3.5 | Yds / carry | 3.4 |
| 3/11 | Third downs | 6/15 |
Efficiency edge Houston ran 3 more plays and gained 3.3 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- HOU Kirk 19% · Schultz 15% · Higgins 15%
- LAC Hampton 26% · Johnston 26% · Gadsden 19%
Possession Results
| Result | HOU | LAC |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 2 |
| Field goals | 2 | 1 |
| Punts | 5 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Missed field goals | 0 | 1 |
LAC turnover edge: +1
- The Texans opened the scoring on their first possession, a 3-play, 84-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Texans scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 25 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | Q1 15:00 | 3 | 84 | 1:40 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q1 13:20 | 3 | -4 | 2:01 | Punt |
| HOU | Q1 11:19 | 4 | 72 | 2:02 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q1 9:17 | 6 | 13 | 4:16 | Punt |
| HOU | Q1 5:01 | 6 | 12 | 2:57 | Punt |
| LAC | Q1 2:04 | 3 | 6 | 1:28 | Punt |
| HOU | Q1 0:36 | 8 | 31 | 4:31 | Punt |
| LAC | Q2 11:05 | 3 | 7 | 1:25 | Punt |
| HOU | Q2 9:40 | 3 | 5 | 0:52 | Interception |
| LAC | Q2 8:48 | 6 | 28 | 2:38 | Field goal |
| HOU | Q2 6:10 | 5 | 19 | 2:51 | Punt |
| LAC | Q2 3:19 | 5 | 73 | 2:13 | Interception |
| HOU | Q2 1:06 | 4 | 21 | 0:21 | Interception |
| LAC | Q2 0:45 | 5 | 18 | 0:35 | Missed FG |
| HOU | Q2 0:10 | 1 | -1 | 0:10 | End of half |
| LAC | Q3 15:00 | 3 | 6 | 1:35 | Punt |
| HOU | Q3 13:25 | 3 | 6 | 1:39 | Punt |
| LAC | Q3 11:46 | 3 | -5 | 2:08 | Punt |
| HOU | Q3 9:38 | 7 | 24 | 3:34 | Field goal |
| LAC | Q3 6:04 | 11 | 64 | 5:51 | Touchdown |
| HOU | Q3 0:13 | 5 | 21 | 2:00 | Punt |
| LAC | Q4 13:13 | 6 | 19 | 2:37 | Punt |
| HOU | Q4 10:36 | 7 | 29 | 4:07 | Field goal |
| LAC | Q4 6:29 | 7 | 75 | 2:52 | Touchdown |
| HOU | Q4 3:37 | 8 | 34 | 3:37 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Texans vs Chargers Head-to-Head
The Texans and Chargers first met in 2002 and have played 11 times since.
- All-time series
- 6–5Chargers lead, 11 meetings since 2002
- Postseason
- 1–0Texans won in 2024
- Largest Texans win
- 32–122024
- Largest Chargers win
- 35–102007
Since 2021
3–1 Texans lead
4 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. T = Texans win, C = Chargers win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 9 Texans at Chargers Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 17 Texans at Chargers HOU 20 LAC 16 HOU W
- 2024 Wild Card Chargers at Texans, 2024 Wild Card recap HOU 32 LAC 12 HOU W
- 2022 Wk 4 Chargers at Texans, 2022 Wk 4 recap LAC 34 HOU 24 LAC W
- 2021 Wk 16 Chargers at Texans, 2021 Wk 16 recap HOU 41 LAC 29 HOU W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Texans | Stat | Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| 12-5 | Record | 11-6 |
| 23.8 | Points per game | 21.6 |
| 327.0 | Yards per game | 333.8 |
| 5.1 | Yards per play | 5.2 |
| 17.4 | Points allowed per game | 20.0 |
| 277.2 | Yards allowed per game | 285.2 |
Texans vs Chargers Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- LAC −1.5Chargers failed to cover by 5.5
- Total
- 40.5Under: 36 points scored (by 4.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | 21.0 | 16 | −5.0 |
| Texans | 19.5 | 20 | +0.5 |
The Texans beat their implied total and the Chargers fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Last 3 meetings: Texans 2–1 ATS, overs 2–1.
Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Houston Texans
- Against the spread
- 4–1
- Over/under
- 2–2
- ATS as favorite
- 1–1
- ATS as underdog
- 3–0
- ATS on the road
- 3–0
Los Angeles Chargers
- Against the spread
- 4–1
- Over/under
- 2–3
- ATS as favorite
- 1–1
- ATS as underdog
- 3–0
- ATS at home
- 2–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Texans vs Chargers Fantasy Outlook for 2026
One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 9 in Los Angeles. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Texans or Chargers player start in Week 9? Compare the decision against your other options.
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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Texans and Chargers defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere this matchup falls in each team's fantasy playoff run.
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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Texans vs Chargers Game FAQ
Who won the 2025 Texans vs Chargers Week 17 game?
The Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20–16 in Week 17 of the 2025 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on December 27, 2025. See the Texans' 2025 schedule.
What was the final score of Texans vs Chargers?
The final score was Texans 20, Chargers 16. The Texans led 14–3 at halftime, and the second half went Texans 6, Chargers 13.
What happened in the Texans vs Chargers game?
Houston led 14–3 at halftime and won 20–16, though Los Angeles took the second half 13–6. The Texans finished with a 362–275 edge in total offense and averaged 5.8 yards per play. Omarion Hampton led all players with 8 catches for 31 yards, plus 14 carries for 29 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Texans committed 2 turnovers, the Chargers 1.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Texans vs Chargers?
Omarion Hampton led the game with 20.0 PPR fantasy points, the RB10 of Week 17, on 8 catches for 31 yards, plus 14 carries for 29 rushing yards and a touchdown. Jayden Higgins was next with 16.8 (WR11). See Omarion Hampton's 2025 game log.
Who led Texans vs Chargers in passing, rushing and receiving?
C.J. Stroud (HOU) led all passers with 16 of 28 for 244 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Woody Marks (HOU) led in rushing with 19 carries for 71 yards. Quentin Johnston (LAC) led in receiving with 5 catches for 98 yards.
How many fantasy points did Omarion Hampton score against the Texans?
Omarion Hampton scored 20.0 points in PPR leagues, 16.0 in half-PPR and 12.0 in standard scoring against the Texans in Week 17 of the 2025 season, on 8 catches for 31 yards, plus 14 carries for 29 rushing yards and a touchdown. He drew 26% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Texans vs Chargers?
Jayden Higgins outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 16.8 PPR points on 6.8 xFP (+10.0). Woody Marks fell furthest short, with 8.5 points on 15.7 xFP (−7.2). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
How did the Texans beat the Chargers?
The Texans beat the Chargers 20–16 because they averaged 5.8 yards per play to 4.7 and outgained them 362–275.
Which team won the turnover battle in Texans vs Chargers?
The Chargers won the turnover battle 2–1: the Texans gave the ball away 2 times and the Chargers 1 time. The Texans won the game anyway.
What is the all-time Texans vs Chargers record?
The Chargers lead the all-time series 6–5 across 11 meetings since 2002, including a 0–1 record in the postseason.
When did the Texans and Chargers last play before this game?
Before Week 17 of 2025, they last met in the 2024 playoffs on January 11, 2025, when the Texans beat the Chargers 32–12.
Have the Texans and Chargers met in the playoffs?
Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 2024 playoffs. The Texans are 1–0 against the Chargers in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Texans vs Chargers?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Chargers −1.5, making the Los Angeles Chargers 1.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 40.5. That implied about 21.0 points for the Chargers and 19.5 for the Texans.
Did Texans vs Chargers go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 40.5, and the teams combined for 36 points, 4.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Texans vs Chargers?
The Texans covered as 1.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Chargers −1.5. The final margin was 4 points.