Early Exchange Sets Stage
The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Houston Texans 27-7 on Friday, August 14, 2026, at NRG Stadium in Houston. The contest began with opposing offenses trading initial points. Cameron Dicker opened the scoring for the visitors with a 34-yard field goal, giving Los Angeles a 3-0 lead.
Houston responded quickly in the first period, with Davis Mills connecting on a 5-yard touchdown pass to Jared Wayne. Chris Freeman’s extra point tied the game at 7-7 before the Chargers reclaimed the lead.
Second Half Dominance
The momentum shifted decisively in the second period. Amar Johnson scored on a 7-yard run, and Dicker’s kick extended the Chargers’ advantage to 10-7 at halftime. The Texans’ offense stalled thereafter, managing zero points in the third and fourth quarters. Cameron Dicker added another field goal in the third period, a 48-yarder that pushed the score to 13-7.
Late Surge Seals Victory
Los Angeles pulled away in the fourth quarter with two critical scoring plays. Amar Johnson broke loose for a 1-yard touchdown run and successfully converted a two-point conversion with a run of his own, increasing the lead to 21-7. The Chargers secured the win later in the period when DJ Uiagalelei threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Devonte Ross.
