Defining Moment
The Los Angeles Chargers secured their first victory of the 2026 preseason with a decisive 27-7 win over the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Friday, August 14. While the game began as a tightly contested affair, the visiting team pulled away in the second half, capitalizing on offensive momentum to leave Houston with a record of 0-1.
First Half Action
The Chargers struck first when Cameron Dicker connected on a 34-yard field goal, giving Los Angeles an early 3-0 lead. The Texans responded quickly in the same period, with quarterback Davis Mills connecting on a 5-yard pass to Jared Wayne for a touchdown. Chris Freeman’s kick made it 7-3 in favor of Houston.
The second quarter saw Amar Johnson break through for a 7-yard rushing touchdown. Cameron Dicker added the extra point, shifting the lead back to the visitors at 10-7 by halftime. Despite trailing, Houston maintained possession and offensive pressure, though they were unable to extend their score before the break.
Second Half Surge
The third quarter was marked by defensive struggles from Houston, as Cameron Dicker kicked a 48-yard field goal to push the Chargers’ lead to 13-7. The Texans’ offense struggled to find rhythm, while Los Angeles continued to control the tempo.
In the fourth quarter, Amar Johnson added another rushing touchdown, this time from 1 yard out. He also completed a two-point conversion by running himself, bringing the score to 21-7. Houston’s defense was unable to stop the Chargers’ ground game or pass attack in the final period.
