Texans vs Chargers preview: C.J. Stroud stats, injury report and player trends (November 8)
The Houston Texans (2-5) visit the Los Angeles Chargers (0-7) today, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 4:05 PM ET at SoFi Stadium. C.J. Stroud headlines the numbers below. Every number comes from ESPN schedules, game logs and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 8.
Texans vs Chargers: game info
- Start: 4:05 PM ET, SoFi Stadium.
- TV: CBS.
- Records: Houston Texans 2-5, Los Angeles Chargers 0-7.
Recent form: last five games
Texans: L 19-17 at IND, L 34-30 vs DAL, W 26-3 at TEN, W 34-31 vs JAX, L 27-21 (OT) vs NYG.
Chargers: L 24-16 at BUF, L 30-23 at SEA, L 23-17 vs DEN, L 22-6 at KC, L 24-9 at LAR.
Texans vs Chargers injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before the start, so check again close to game time.
- Texans: Reed Blankenship (S) out - concussion; David Montgomery (RB) out - groin; Jaylin Noel (WR) injured reserve - toe; Jake Hummel (LB) injured reserve - groin; Jaylin Smith (CB) injured reserve - hamstring.
- Chargers: Denzel Perryman (LB) injured reserve - undisclosed; Kendall Williamson (S) out - calf; Deane Leonard (CB) out - concussion; David Njoku (TE) injured reserve - lower leg; Brenen Thompson (WR) doubtful - quadriceps.
Player trends to know
C.J. Stroud (Texans, QB): 160/247, 1867 yards, 11 touchdowns, 1 interceptions this season. He averages 266.7 passing yards in 7 games played, with 250+ in 5 of 7. Last 5 games (passing yards): 167, 347, 261, 312, 153. Passing touchdowns in those games: 1, 2, 1, 3, 2.
Nico Collins (Texans, WR): 24 catches, 329 yards, 3 touchdowns this season. He averages 65.8 receiving yards in 5 games played, with 50+ in 4 of 5. Last 5 games (receiving yards): 75, 118, 56, 74, 6. Receptions: 7, 7, 5, 3, 2.
Justin Herbert (Chargers, QB): 131/212, 1398 yards, 5 touchdowns, 10 interceptions this season. He averages 199.7 passing yards in 7 games played, with 175+ in 6 of 7. Last 5 games (passing yards): 226, 189, 121, 204, 257. Passing touchdowns in those games: 1, 1, 1, 0, 0.
Omarion Hampton (Chargers, RB): 89 carries, 309 yards, 3 touchdowns this season. He averages 44.1 rushing yards in 7 games played, with 30+ in 5 of 7. Last 5 games (rushing yards): 56, 45, 33, 18, 20. Receptions: 0, 2, 1, 4, 2.
Matchup angle
The Texans have won 2 of their last 5 and the Chargers have won 0 of 5. Over those games the Texans scored 25.6 and allowed 22.8 a game; the Chargers scored 14.2 and allowed 24.6.
What to watch
- C.J. Stroud's passing yards: 266.7 a game this season, 261, 312, 153 in his last three.
- Nico Collins's receiving yards: 65.8 a game this season, 56, 74, 6 in his last three.
- Justin Herbert's passing yards: 199.7 a game this season, 121, 204, 257 in his last three.
- Omarion Hampton's rushing yards: 44.1 a game this season, 33, 18, 20 in his last three.
- The injury lists above, which can change before kickoff.
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FAQ
Is C.J. Stroud playing today? ESPN's injury report does not list C.J. Stroud as of the morning of November 8. Statuses can change before the start, so check ESPN again close to kickoff.
What time is Texans vs Chargers today? The game starts at 4:05 PM ET at SoFi Stadium. TV: CBS.
How has C.J. Stroud played lately? C.J. Stroud has 266.7 passing yards a game this season and 261, 312, 153 passing yards in his last three games. Past results only, not a prediction.