🏈 Texans 24, Chargers 9 — HALFTIME
Kayshon Boutte caught a 12-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud late in the second quarter to extend the Texans’ lead before halftime.
A 35-yard reception by Boutte set up the touchdown pass, which capped a seven-play, 76-yard drive.
Justin Herbert was sacked four times in the first half, with Texans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins sacking him on third down on the Chargers’ final two possessions before halftime.
A muffed punt by Houston’s Tank Dell late in the first half nearly resulted in a Chargers recovery, but Dell was able to get back to the loose ball, thwarting a would-be L.A. possession deep in Texans territory.
The Chargers have not scored a touchdown in their last 34 possessions — a streak stretching back to their Oct. 11 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Herbert has completed nine of 17 passes for 63 yards. The Chargers have just 98 total yards and were three for 10 on third downs.
Stroud has completed 15 of 24 passes for 230 yards with three touchdowns and an interception.