Chargers finally snap embarrassing offensive streak in loss to Texans

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Chargers finally snap embarrassing offensive streak in loss to Texans

By Matt Wadleigh | Last updated Nov 8, 2026 7:45 PM ET

The Los Angeles Chargers just can't find a way to win a game.

On Sunday, L.A. lost to the Houston Texans, 44-22. In turn, the Chargers dropped to 0-8 and remain the last winless team in the NFL, which is a stunning turn of events.

However, there is a silver lining: The Chargers offense finally scored a touchdown.

Chargers break unreal offensive skid

Entering Week 9, the Chargers offense hadn't scored a touchdown since Oct. 11 against the Denver Broncos. In the past two games, L.A. scored just 15 points combined, all on field goals.

Then, the Chargers scored just nine points in the first three quarters. However, Justin Herbert connected with Quentin Johnston on a 58-yard catch-and-run to snap the streak of 37 straight drives without a touchdown.

That marked 11 straight quarters without a touchdown before Herbert's pass to Johnston.

The Chargers then scored again as DJ Uiagalelei replaced Herbert due to injury, and Uiagalelei connected with Derius Davis on a 15-yard touchdown pass.

Still, there's little to be excited about for L.A. The Chargers are now 0-8, and with the trade deadline coming on Tuesday, nobody knows what this roster will look like for their next game.

The Chargers will face the Baltimore Ravens on Nov. 16 on "Monday Night Football" as Jim Harbaugh's team continues to search for its first win of the 2026 season.

Matt Wadleigh

Matt Wadleigh is based in California and born and raised in the San Diego area. He studied print journalism at Fresno State for college and got to watch Paul George, Derek Carr and Davante Adams play in a Bulldogs uniform. His work has been featured at ClutchPoints, Sportscasting, Sporting News, and various USA Today sites, including UCLA Wire, where he was the first managing editor. He has also interviewed well-known names including Kirk Herbstreit and David Montgomery.

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