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Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans Prediction & Preview — Aug 14, 2026 | Score, Box Score & Stats

NFL NFL · Pre Season · NRG Stadium, Houston

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Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans — Preview & Prediction

Los Angeles Chargers visit Houston Texans in NFL (Pre Season) action on August 14, 2026 at NRG Stadium, Houston. Los Angeles Chargers come in at 11-6 (2nd in the AFC West); Houston Texans come in at 12-5 (2nd in the AFC South).

Los Angeles Chargers have won 2 of their last 5 games; Houston Texans have won 4 of their last 5 games. Los Angeles Chargers average 21.6 points per game while allowing 20.0; Houston Texans average 23.8 points per game while allowing 17.4 this season.

The teams have met 1 times recently, and Houston Texans lead the recent head-to-head 1-0. In the latest meeting on December 27, 2025, Houston Texans won 20-16.

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Season Comparison

Chargers
STAT
Houston Texans
11-6 Record 12-5
.647 PCT .706
2 Position (AFC West / AFC South) 2
368 Points For 404
340 Points Against 295
17 Games Played 17
L2 Streak W9
21.6 Points Per Game 23.8
20.0 Opp. Points Per Game 17.4

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Last 1 meetings
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Dec 27, 2025
Houston Texans 20 - 16 Chargers

Chargers Recent

Jan 12 @ Patriots 3-16 L
Jan 4 @ Denver Broncos 3-19 L
Dec 27 vs Houston Texans 20-16 L
Dec 21 @ Dallas Cowboys 34-17 W
Dec 14 @ Chiefs 16-13 W

Houston Texans Recent

Jan 18 @ Patriots 16-28 L
Jan 13 @ Steelers 30-6 W
Jan 4 vs Colts 30-38 W
Dec 27 @ Chargers 20-16 W
Dec 21 vs Raiders 21-23 W

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