Recap: Chargers' self-inflicted errors end in loss to Texans

[ad_1] The Chargers fell to the Texans on Saturday afternoon.

Right here is all the things you could know in regards to the Week 17 loss.

Closing rating: Texans 20, Chargers 16 Numbers to know 5: Quarterback Justin Herbert was sacked 5 occasions.

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4: Kicker Cameron Dicker missed a discipline aim from underneath 40 yards for the primary time in his profession, and likewise missed an additional level, which price the Chargers 4 factors.

29: Operating again Omarion Hampton was held to simply 29 dashing yards.

37: Herbert led the group in dashing with 37 yards.

5: On 5 journeys to the crimson zone, the Chargers have been solely in a position to money in two occasions.

14: The Texans scored all of their first 14 factors, which the Chargers have been unable to beat, within the opening 10 minutes of the sport with two explosive lengthy landing passes from C.J. Stroud.

3: The Chargers had three vital dropped passes. Tight finish Oronde Gadsden had one which ricocheted off his arms close to the tip zone and resulted in an interception. The opposite drop would have been for a primary down within the second half. Broad receiver Keenan Allen dropped a third-down cross late within the first quarter that may have prolonged a drive.

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3: The Chargers' offense solely managed three factors off the Texans' two turnovers.

2: Punter J.Okay. Scott's efficiency included two significantly poor punts that gave the Texans favorable discipline place, each of which resulted in a mixed six factors.

It was over when... A defensive penalty (unlawful contact) on the Chargers voided a possible sack. It gave the Texans an automated first down, which in the end led to Houston securing a remaining first all the way down to run the clock out.

3 stars of the sport QB Justin Herbert: 21/32, 236 yards, landing, 6 carries, 37 dashing yards

WR Quentin Johnston: 5 catches, 98 yards

S Derwin James Jr.: 8 tackles, interception

What's subsequent? The Chargers are on the street, the place they'll tackle the Broncos to shut out the common season subsequent Sunday, January 4. Kickoff is to be decided.