Chargers Set to Dominate Texans in Wild-Card Matchup
The Los Angeles Chargers are favorites on the road to take on the Houston Texans in a wild-card matchup this weekend. Despite the Texans’ struggling offense, with the 13th-ranked scoring offense this season, the Chargers’ No. 1 scoring defense is expected to shut down their opponents. Additionally, the return of running back J.K. Dobbins should give the Chargers’ offense a boost.
Analysts Moton and Davenport agree that the Chargers should dominate the Texans. Moton notes that the Texans have yet to score more than 23 points against a team with a winning record, making it unlikely they can overcome the Chargers’ top-ranked scoring defense. Davenport adds that the Texans’ quarterback, C.J. Stroud, has struggled to protect himself, making it difficult for the team to succeed.
The stats back up this analysis, with the Chargers ranked 11th in scoring offense and the Texans having the second-fewest turnovers this season. With the Chargers favored to win, the consensus is in favor of a Chargers victory, with many predicting a score of Chargers 26, Texans 20. The line suggests that the Chargers will ultimately come out on top, and this prediction is likely to come true.