Chargers suffer eighth straight loss to winless Texans

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 9 Nov, 06:58 · Archive

The Los Angeles Chargers fell to 0-8 after losing 44-22 to the Houston Texans, with quarterback Justin Herbert suffering a finger injury.

The Los Angeles Chargers fell to 0-8 after losing 44-22 to the Houston Texans at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday. The defeat was the eighth straight loss for a team that has yet to win a game this season. The Texans, despite holding a 2-5 record, dominated the matchup.

Quarterback Justin Herbert endured a difficult afternoon, throwing for 193 yards and an interception while absorbing a career-high eight sacks before being forced from the game. Head coach Jim Harbaugh revealed Herbert suffered a finger injury in the late stages and said the initial outlook is concerning. 'Could be a fracture, we'll find out,' Harbaugh told reporters. Herbert said he will do 'whatever I can to make sure I'm 100 percent' in his recovery.

One bright spot came late in the game when rookie backup DJ Uiagalelei, an undrafted free agent from Florida State, threw a touchdown pass on his first NFL drive. The score ended a streak of 37 consecutive drives without a touchdown dating back to Week 5 against the Broncos, a streak that tight end Charlie Kolar admitted he was unaware of. '37!? I wish you never told me that,' he said.

Kolar, signed to a three-year, 24.3 million dollar deal in the offseason, was candid about the team's struggles. 'We're 0-8. It is so hard to mentally and emotionally be present,' he said. The Chargers' refusal to acknowledge the season as a losing one has complicated matters. The front office has rejected trade interest in players including Herbert, Khalil Mack and Ladd McConkey, though the NFL trade deadline approaches on 10 November at 4 p.m. Eastern Time. The team's only notable move before Sunday was shifting offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel to the coaching booth.

How it is being reported

• Justin Herbert weapon offers eye-popping take on Chargers’ epic failureThe Los Angeles Chargers fell to 0-8 for the season on Sunday, losing to the Houston Texans, 44-22. The defense had arguably its worst game of the season. But, the Chargers offense finally scored a touchdown for the first time since Week 5. In their eighth straight loss of the season, the Chargers snapped a...New York Post · 9 Nov, 03:52
• Los Angeles Chargers release concerning Justin Herbert injury update after quarterback was forced out during latest miserable defeatThe Chargers fell to their eighth loss of the season at the hands of the Houston Texans, who stormed to a 44-22 victory at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood.Daily Mail Sport · 9 Nov, 03:35
• Chargers’ 0-8 start puts front office on the clock before NFL trade deadlineThe Chargers are now 0-8 this season. After Sunday’s 44-22 loss to the Texans, the Chargers are still searching for its first win of 2026. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert slides in front of Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. during the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday,...New York Post · 9 Nov, 00:38
• Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers meet in a matchup of two surprisingly struggling NFL teamsThe 0-7 Chargers face the 2-5 Texans in a matchup of struggling teams, with Justin Herbert's 10 interceptions this season raising alarm bells.Fox News · 8 Nov, 13:12

In this story: Los Angeles Chargers · Houston Texans · Justin Herbert · Jim Harbaugh · DJ Uiagalelei · Charlie Kolar · SoFi Stadium · Inglewood

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