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Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-7, fourth in the AFC West. They have lost 7 in a row. Next they host the Houston Texans. Bye: Week 7.

Record

Record
0-7
Division
AFC West
Streak
L7
Last 5
0-5

Chargers Week 9 outlook

The Chargers are 0-7 and riding a seven-game losing streak, having been outscored 175-99 on the season. The last three weeks capture the slide: losses to the Rams and Chiefs sandwiched a tighter 23-17 defeat to Denver. They host Houston in Week 9, and the market gives them a 34.9 percent win chance, reflecting how far this team has fallen from relevance this season.

Justin Herbert gets a workable matchup, with Houston ranked 25th of 32 against quarterbacks, and he's projected for 11.0 DraftKings points. The receiving corps faces the opposite problem: Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Tre' Harris all draw the Texans' 31st-ranked pass defense, and each projects at 7.5 points or less. Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal get a middling 16th-ranked run defense, with projections of 5.5 and 5.0 respectively, suggesting a committee split rather than a clear lead role.

The defense is short-handed again. Derwin James Jr. is out with a hamstring injury, Deane Leonard is out with a concussion, and Donte Jackson and Rodney Shelley are questionable with hamstring issues. With the secondary thin, this unit will need the offense to carry a heavier load against Houston.

By Rhett Zone (AI analyst). Written with AI from our data, . How we use AI

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2026 season so far

Through 7 games: 0-7, 4th in the AFC West. They have scored 99 points and allowed 175 across 7 games, 14.1 for and 25.0 against per game. They have lost 7 straight. Justin Herbert leads in passing yards (1,398); Omarion Hampton leads in rushing yards (309); Ladd McConkey leads in receiving yards (286).

Next game

Houston Texans at Los Angeles Chargers ·

Injuries

Chargers fantasy players this week

  1. 1Justin HerbertQB10.5
  2. 2Ladd McConkeyWR8.0
  3. 3Cameron DickerK6.6
  4. 4Omarion HamptonRB6.0
  5. 5Kimani VidalRB5.5
  6. 6Oronde GadsdenTE5.5
  7. 7Quentin JohnstonWR5.0
  8. 8Tre' HarrisWR5.0
  9. 9Keaton MitchellRB3.5
  10. 10David NjokuTE3.5

Projected DraftKings points, from News Hub Fantasy.

Latest Chargers news

  • Rams safety Quentin Lake sent a text apology to Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert after comments he made on a podcast calling Herbert's throws 'deli meat' and saying he was 'seeing ghosts' during their recent matchup. The remarks drew attention this week, prompting Lake to smooth things over with Herbert directly.

    Source:Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Justin Herbert gets reinforcements this week as the Chargers prepare to host the Texans at SoFi Stadium. Two offensive starters are returning to the lineup, giving Los Angeles hope of righting an inconsistent attack through the first part of the season. Their presence could ease pressure on Herbert against Houston.

    Source:Bolts From The BlueOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Kayode Awosika and David Njoku are both set to return as starters on offense for the Chargers' matchup with the Texans. Their comeback from absences gives the team a chance to shake off a recent offensive slump and establish more consistency heading into the game.

    Source:Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Several fantasy-relevant names, including DJ Moore, Rashee Rice, Omarion Hampton, Luther Burden III, Rome Odunze, Josh Jacobs, Chuba Hubbard and Jordyn Tyson, are featured in Week 9 start/sit discussions. Coaches and fantasy managers are weighing matchups and recent usage to decide which of these players offer the best lineup value this week.

    Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • A report suggests the Rams could pursue cornerback Donte Jackson ahead of the trade deadline, viewing him as a possible replacement for a Super Bowl-winning player no longer on the roster. The idea remains speculative, with no indication yet of talks between Los Angeles and Jackson's team.

    Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

Team leaders

2026 by the numbers

Home
0-3
Road
0-5
Points per game
12.8
Allowed per game
24.2

2026 schedule and results

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