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August 13, 2026 β’ NRG Stadium, Houston
NFL PREVIEW β’ August 13, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Los Angeles Chargers (1-0) takes on Houston Texans (0-1) at NRG Stadium, Houston.
Los Angeles Chargers
Visiting Side
Record
1-0
Houston Texans
Home Side
Record
0-1
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LOS
|
3 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 27 |
|
HOU
|
7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
9:37
Cameron Dicker 34 Yd Field Goal
Score
3:51
Jared Wayne 5 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Chris Freeman Kick)
Score
10:32
Amar Johnson 7 Yd Run (Cameron Dicker Kick)
Score
5:16
Cameron Dicker 48 Yd Field Goal
Score
13:43
Amar Johnson 1 Yd Run (Amar Johnson Run for Two-Point Conversion)
Score
10:08
Devonte Ross 3 Yd pass from DJ Uiagalelei (Cameron Dicker PAT failed)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
33%
Los Angeles Chargers
VS
67%
Houston Texans
Projected Score
LOS 22
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HOU 24
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Houston Texans scoring offense aligns well against Los Angeles Chargers defense.
- Houston Texans passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Los Angeles Chargers controls the trenches in the run game.
Los Angeles Chargers
STAT
Houston Texans
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Houston Texans plays on familiar turf at NRG Stadium, Houston.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Los Angeles Chargers Could Win
Los Angeles Chargers will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Houston Texans Could Win
Houston Texans scoring offense aligns well against Los Angeles Chargers defense.
Deciding Factor
Houston Texans passing game has a favorable matchup.
Game Details
NRG Stadium, Houston
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
67,655
Closing Odds
Line: HOU -1.5 | O/U: 38.5
Team Leaders
Los Angeles Chargers Leaders
Justin Herbert
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Greg Desrosiers Jr.
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Sincere Brown
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Houston Texans Leaders
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Los Angeles Chargers (38.0%)
Houston Texans (62.0%)
Total Submissions: 27 circles
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