C.J. Stroud threw five touchdown passes as the Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 44–22 on Sunday, Nov. 8. The Week 9 result gave Houston its third win in four games after an 0–4 start, while the Chargers fell to 0–8.

Stroud’s five touchdowns power Houston’s road win

Stroud completed 21 of 35 passes for 384 yards, with five touchdowns and one interception, according to the NFL’s game log. He connected with four receivers for scores. Two of the longest plays were 63-yard touchdown catches by Tank Dell and Kayshon Boutte.

The Texans built a 24–9 halftime lead and added two more touchdowns in the second half before closing out the 44–22 win. The Chargers’ official scoring summary confirms the scoring sequence and final score.

Houston’s recovery meets a difficult Chargers stretch

Houston’s record moved to 3–5, a notable change from its 0–4 start. The team has now won three of its last four games. The victory came after its bye week, giving the Texans a road result to build on as they try to climb back into the AFC South race.

Los Angeles remained winless at 0–8 and extended its losing streak to eight. The Chargers did end a 37-drive touchdown drought when Quentin Johnston scored on a 58-yard pass from Justin Herbert in the fourth quarter, but the late score did not change the outcome. The AP report also said Herbert was sacked eight times, a career high.

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Sources

Associated Press report republished by The Washington Post; Los Angeles Chargers official scoring summary; NFL.com C.J. Stroud game log.