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Chargers fall to stunning 0-8 in listless loss to Texans as pressure mounts on Mike McDaniel, Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh

The Chargers entered the NFL season projected to compete for the AFC West. Eight games in, they're just trying to avoid becoming one of the worst teams in NFL history.

By Jason Owens · Yahoo Sports

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 12:29 AM

Key Things to Know

The Chargers fell to 0-8 following a 44-22 blowout loss against the Texans, mounting pressure on leadership.
Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud led the Texans by throwing five touchdowns.
Justin Herbert was sacked eight times and exited the game in the fourth quarter with a hand injury.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Chargers dropped to 0-8 on the season following a 44-22 blowout loss to the Houston Texans at SoFi Stadium. The defeat leaves head coach Jim Harbaugh's squad as the NFL's only winless team. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud dominated the matchup with a five-touchdown performance against Los Angeles.

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert faced intense pressure throughout the game, enduring eight sacks before exiting in the fourth quarter with an injury to his non-throwing hand. Scrutiny continues to mount on offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel and the coaching staff as the offense struggled to protect Herbert and consistently generate scoring drives.

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