Overview
- The Los Angeles Chargers enter Sunday’s game 0-7 and are the NFL’s only winless team as they try to break a 10-game losing streak that stretches to last season.
- The Houston Texans come off their bye at 2-5 and will be without starting running back David Montgomery, who has been ruled out with a groin injury.
- Quarterback Justin Herbert has struggled this season with a league-leading number of interceptions and 23 sacks, problems compounded by an injury-depleted offensive line.
- Edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. is tied for the NFL lead with 7.5 sacks and presents a key matchup that could exploit the Chargers’ inexperienced linemen.
- Oddsmakers favor Houston (example DraftKings: Texans -4.5, moneyline -218) and analysts note this is the worst combined record for two recent playoff teams at this stage, a result that could increase pressure on coaches and prompt roster changes.