The Chargers have waited almost an entire calendar year to get a shot at revenge against the Texans. Back in January, Houston’s defense picked off Justin Herbert four times en route to bouncing the Bolts from the postseason in a game many in The Bolt wish they could completely forget. The thing is, whatever motivation that outing can provide for the Chargers this week needs to be used for added motivation to make sure the same outing isn’t repeated.

Once again, both teams offer two of the best defenses in the league this year. The Texans are arguably THE best, ranking first in both yards and points allowed this season. The Chargers aren’t far behind, ranking fourth and eighth in those areas, respectively.

As for the offenses, the Chargers have the edge with the 11th-ranked unit compared to the Texans 19th-ranked offense. The thing is, when these defenses are as good as they are, who needs to be that good on the other side?

This week’s matchup will have plenty of storylines and should be a must-watch for all football fans.

With all that said, let’s go ahead and jump into the numbers for this matchup.

Total yards per game: 345.5 (11th)
Points per game: 23.3 (17th)
Passing yards per game: 220.2 (13th)
Rushing yards per game: 125.3 (6th)

Passing: QB Justin Herbert – 3,491 passing yards, 25 touchdowns
Rushing yards: RB Kimani Vidal – 631
Rushing touchdowns: RB Kimani Vidal, RB Omarion Hampton – 3
Receiving yards: WR Ladd McConkey – 758
Receptions: WR Keenan Allen – 73
Receiving touchdowns: WR Quentin Johnston – 8

Total yards allowed per game: 283.1 (4th)
Points allowed per game: 20.1 (8th)
Passing yards allowed per game: 179.3 (6th)
Rushing yards allowed per game: 103.8 (10th)

Tackles: LB Daiyan Henley – 92
Tackles for loss: EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu – 20
Sacks: EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu – 13
Passes Defended: CB Donte Jackson – 12
Interceptions: CB Donte Jackson, S Tony Jefferson – 4
Forced fumbles: EDGE Khalil Mack – 3
Fumble recoveries: 4 players tied w/ 1

Total yards per game: 323.9 (19th)
Points per game: 23.1 (19th)
Passing yards per game: 217.2 (16th)
Rushing yards per game: 106.7 (23rd)

Passing: QB CJ Stroud – 2,628 passing yards, 16 touchdowns
Rushing yards: RB Woody Marks – 584
Rushing touchdowns: RB Nick Chubb – 3
Receiving yards: WR WR Nico Collins – 1,060
Receptions: TE Dalton Schultz – 75
Receiving touchdowns: WR Nico Collins – 6

Total yards allowed per game: 272.3 (1st)
Points allowed per game: 16.6 (1st)
Passing yards allowed per game: 176.1 (4th)
Rushing yards allowed per game: 96.2 (4th)

Tackles: LB Azeez Al-Shaair – 96
Tackles for loss: EDGE Will Anderson – 17
Sacks: EDGE Danielle Hunter – 13
Passes Defended: CB Kamari Lassiter – 16
Interceptions: 4 players tied w/ 4
Forced fumbles: EDGE Will Anderson – 3
Fumble recoveries: EDGE Will Anderson – 2