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WEEK 1
THURSDAY, AUG 13, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET
RELIANT STADIUM

WHERE THIS
MATCHUP TILTS.

LOS ANGELES
TDSNAP OVERALL
60
VS
TDSNAP OVERALL
66
HOUSTON
#12
2025 offense
21.6 pts/G · away
#2
2025 defense
17.4 pts allowed/G · home
13.4
QB fantasy pts/G
Justin Herbert · PPR
1-2 · 0-3
Preseason record
20.7 vs 13.3 pts/G
soon

TDSNAP MATCHUP FIELD

FIVE SIGNALS. TWO TEAMS. A CLEARER PICTURE.
How TDSNAP Signals Work →THE GAP IS THE STORY →
CHARGERS
46
ATTACK
EXPLOSIVE PLAYMAKING
42
74
DEFENSE
STOPS CREATE OPPORTUNITY
94
44
FORM
RECENT TRAJECTORY
55
36
BURST
SPEED CHANGES GAMES
28
8
FINISH
RED ZONE EXECUTION
4
TEXANS
The field tells the story.

MATCHUP EDGE

COMBINING ALL FIVE SIGNALS.
ONLY +6 — TOO CLOSE TO CALL?
Slight edge: TEXANS +6
Five signals. One matchup.

BIGGEST CONTRAST

THIS IS THE SWING SPOT.
CHARGERS
FINISH RESISTANCE
96
VS
TEXANS
FINISH
4
GAP
+92

TEXANS has been sharper in the red zone than CHARGERS's ability to close drives. Scoring chances may convert at a higher rate.

DEFENSE VS POSITION

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POS
CHARGERS
TEXANS
ADJ
ADJ
QB
#31
#30
12.8
13.1
RB
#26
#22
19.5
20.0
WR
#27
#30
25.9
24.8
TE
#27
#25
10.9
11.5

PRESEASON

2026 exhibition
PTS/G20.7
ALLOWED22.7
  • WK 1W27-7@ HOU
  • WK 2L17-41vs SF
  • WK 3L18-20vs LA
PTS/G13.3
ALLOWED21.7
  • WK 1L7-27vs LAC
  • WK 2L20-22vs LV
  • WK 3L13-16@ CAR

TEAM COMPARISON

KEY STATS. REAL CONTEXT.
STAT (PER GAME)
CHARGERS
TEXANS
Points Per Game
21.6
23.8
Total Yards / Game
333.8
327.0
Pass Yards / Game
212.2
218.1
Rush Yards / Game
121.6
108.9
Third Down %
45.8%
37.2%
Red Zone %
47.4%
46.3%

ROSTER READY

WHO'S REALLY AVAILABLE.
DEPTH DECIDES THE 4TH QUARTER
EliteStrongGoodThinDepleted
ROSTER READY
2 starters out
1 questionable
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73
CAUTION
EliteStrongGoodThinDepleted
ROSTER READY
2 starters out
0 questionable
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76
CAUTION

MATCHUP PULSE

FORM
LAC44
HOU55
HEALTH
LAC93
HOU90
REST
LAC7D
HOU7D
BIGGEST EDGEFINISH +92 HOU

TEXANS has been sharper in the red zone than CHARGERS's ability to close drives. Scoring chances may convert at a higher rate.

MATCHUP PULSE

FORM4455
HEALTH9390
REST7D — 7D
FINISH +92 HOU

TEXANS has been sharper in the red zone than CHARGERS's ability to close drives. Scoring chances may convert at a higher rate.

WHAT TO WATCH

KEY STORYLINES FOR WEEK 1.
WHO BREAKS ONE OPEN?
1
SIGNAL: BURST
FINISH RESISTANCE

The model's biggest swing spot is finish resistance — watch it early.

HIGH
2
SIGNAL: FINISH
Red Zone Finish

Both offenses move the ball. Execution in the red zone matters.

SWING
3
SIGNAL: DEPTH
Roster Ready

Which team's depth holds up — CHARGERS (CAUTION) or TEXANS (CAUTION)?

SWING
EVEN SERIES — ANYONE'S GAME

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

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RECENT HISTORY BETWEEN THESE RIVALS.
DATE
WINNER
SCORE
SITE
Aug 14, 2026
27 - 7
HOU
Dec 27, 2025
20 - 16
LAC
Series tied 1-1 over the last 2.

KEY PLAYERS

WHO CHANGES THE GAME.
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CHARGERS
TEXANS
C.J. Stroud headshot
C.J. Stroud
QB SCORE
121
LEADER. PLAYMAKER. DIFFERENCE MAKER.
Davis Mills headshot
Davis Mills
IMPACT SCORE
111
LEADER. PLAYMAKER. DIFFERENCE MAKER.