Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers Week 9 NFL Preview and Predictions

Can Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers finally secure their first victory of the 2026 NFL season against the Houston Texans? PFN's Max Chadwick previews the Texans vs. Chargers Week 9 matchup, examining the biggest storylines, key statistical advantages, and factors that could determine the outcome. The Chargers enter the game at 0-7 after a disastrous start to the season, while Houston sits at 2-5 following its bye week. Los Angeles has struggled offensively under coordinator Mike McDaniel, ranking last in PFN's offensive Impact grades and averaging just 14.1 points per game. Meanwhile, Houston's pass rush remains one of the NFL's most dangerous units, led by Will Anderson Jr., who has recorded 7.5 sacks through seven games. Can the Chargers' offensive line protect Herbert against Houston's defensive front? Will C.J. Stroud capitalize on opportunities against Los Angeles' defense? Chadwick breaks down the matchup using PFN Impact ratings and delivers his Week 9 game prediction. Use PFN's FREE NFL Playoff Predictor → Hit subscribe → MORE FREE PFN TOOLS NFL Mock Draft Simulator → Start/Sit Optimizer → Trade Analyzer → #Texans #Chargers #NFLWeek9 #JustinHerbert #CJStroud #PFN