WEEK 9
SUNDAY, NOV 8, 2026 · 4:05 PM ET
SOFI STADIUM

WHERE THIS
MATCHUP TILTS.

HOUSTON
TDSNAP OVERALL
66
VS
TDSNAP OVERALL
60
LOS ANGELES
#18
2025 offense
23.8 pts/G · away
#9
2025 defense
20.0 pts allowed/G · home
13.4
QB fantasy pts/G
Justin Herbert · PPR
0-3 · 1-2
Preseason record
13.3 vs 20.7 pts/G
soon

TDSNAP MATCHUP FIELD

FIVE SIGNALS. TWO TEAMS. A CLEARER PICTURE.
How TDSNAP Signals Work →THE GAP IS THE STORY →
TEXANS
42
ATTACK
EXPLOSIVE PLAYMAKING
46
94
DEFENSE
STOPS CREATE OPPORTUNITY
74
55
FORM
RECENT TRAJECTORY
44
28
BURST
SPEED CHANGES GAMES
36
4
FINISH
RED ZONE EXECUTION
8
CHARGERS
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.
TEXANS
FINISH
4
VS
CHARGERS
FINISH RESISTANCE
96
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

Full DVP →
2025 season · fantasy pts allowed
POS
TEXANS
CHARGERS
ADJ
ADJ
QB
#30
#31
13.1
12.8
RB
#22
#26
20.0
19.5
WR
#30
#27
24.8
25.9
TE
#25
#27
11.5
10.9

PRESEASON

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

TEAM COMPARISON

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

ROSTER READY

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

MATCHUP PULSE

FORM
HOU55
LAC44
HEALTH
HOU90
LAC93
REST
HOU14D
LAC14D
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

FORM5544
HEALTH9093
REST14D — 14D
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 9.
WHO BREAKS ONE OPEN?
1
SIGNAL: BURST
FINISH

The model's biggest swing spot is finish — 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 — TEXANS (CAUTION) or CHARGERS (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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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.
CHARGERS