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NFL · Week 4 · October 2, 2022 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans: 2022 Week 4 Recap

Chargers defeat Texans 34–24 in Week 4

Justin Herbert led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 34–24 Week 4 finish.

Los Angeles Chargers 34 2–2 Winner
Final 34–24
Houston Texans 24 0–3
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
34–24
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 27–13 Houston Texans
Top passer
Davis Mills
FantasyHQ MVP
Justin Herbert
Game date
October 2, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Justin Herbert
    Justin Herbert 27/41 · 338 YDS · 2 TD +16.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Mykel Williams
    Mykel Williams 7 REC · 120 YDS +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Gerald Everett
    Gerald Everett 5 REC · 61 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • Brandin Cooks
    Brandin Cooks 7 REC · 57 YDS · 1 TD +5.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Dameon Pierce
    Dameon Pierce 14 CAR · 131 YDS · 1 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Burkhead 5 REC · 39 YDS · 1 TD +3.5 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Houston Texans 34–24 in Week 4 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-02, a matchup that built a comfortable lead. The decisive swing (-20.6% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Chargers swung the momentum.

In Week 4 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-02, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Houston Texans, pulling away with a 34–24 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 33 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

D. Mills (Houston Texans) paced the passing game, with -8.94 total EPA, and +5.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.64 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-20.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: 7-K.Fairbairn kicks 64 yards from HOU 35 to LAC 1. 1-D.Carter to LAC 17 for 16 yards (29-M.Stewart). FUMBLES (29-M.Stewart), RECOVERED by HOU-44-J.Reeves-Maybin at LAC 16.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Los Angeles Chargers72007034
Houston Texans013710024

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 J. Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +16.64 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  2. 2 M. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.67 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  3. 3 B. Cooks · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  4. 4 D. Pierce · Houston Texans · Rushing · +5.12 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  5. 5 G. Everett · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  6. 6 R. Burkhead · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  7. 7 M. Bandy · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
  8. 8 A. Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

J. Herbert — LAC · Passing

J. Herbert posted the highest total EPA (+16.64) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

The signature play (-6.23 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: 7-K.Fairbairn kicks 64 yards from HOU 35 to LAC 1. 1-D.Carter to LAC 17 for 16 yards (29-M.Stewart). FUMBLES (29-M.Stewart), RECOVERED by HOU-44-J.Reeves-Maybin at LAC 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Los Angeles Chargers — G. Everett (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 57:04)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler (Q2 43:02)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler (Q2 40:07)
  • Houston Texans — D. Pierce (Q2 40:00)
  • Houston Texans — R. Burkhead (D. Mills pass) (Q3 16:17)
  • Houston Texans — B. Cooks (D. Mills pass) (Q4 10:08)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 2:34)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Chargers — D. Hopkins (Q2 34:38)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — D. Hopkins (Q2 30:04)
  • Houston Texans — K. Fairbairn (Q4 8:34)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the HOU 18 (Q1 57:04) — (12:04) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 7-G.Everett for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 57:00) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 20–13. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the HOU 10 (Q2 43:02) — (13:02) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 42:57) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the HOU 20 (Q2 40:07) — (10:07) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 40:00) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the LAC 75 (Q2 40:00) — (10:00) 31-D.Pierce right end for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the LAC 15 (Q2 39:48) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the HOU 5 (Q2 34:38) — (4:38) 6-D.Hopkins 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the HOU 19 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 6-D.Hopkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the LAC 8 (Q3 16:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass short left to 28-R.Burkhead for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 16:12) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the LAC 18 (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) 10-D.Mills pass deep right to 13-B.Cooks for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 10:02) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LAC 22 (Q4 8:34) — (8:34) 7-K.Fairbairn 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the HOU 14 (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 2:28) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 10:02) — 7-K.Fairbairn kicks 64 yards from HOU 35 to LAC 1. 1-D.Carter to LAC 17 for 16 yards (29-M.Stewart). FUMBLES (29-M.Stewart), RECOVERED by HOU-44-J.Reeves-Maybin at LAC 16. [WPA -20.6% · EPA -6.23]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 5:23) — (5:23) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler to HOU 34 for 21 yards (36-J.Owens). [WPA +14.2% · EPA +3.56]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 58:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass deep right intended for 12-N.Collins INTERCEPTED by 24-N.Adderley [52-K.Mack] at LAC 45. 24-N.Adderley to HOU 25 for 30 yards (12-N.Collins). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -5.02]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.2% · EPA +2.69]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 57:04) — (12:04) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 7-G.Everett for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.1% · EPA +2.75]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 10:02) — 7-K.Fairbairn kicks 64 yards from HOU 35 to LAC 1. 1-D.Carter to LAC 17 for 16 yards (29-M.Stewart). FUMBLES (29-M.Stewart), RECOVERED by HOU-44-J.Reeves-Maybin at LAC 16. [WPA -20.6% · EPA -6.23]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 40:00) — (10:00) 31-D.Pierce right end for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +5.54]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 58:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass deep right intended for 12-N.Collins INTERCEPTED by 24-N.Adderley [52-K.Mack] at LAC 45. 24-N.Adderley to HOU 25 for 30 yards (12-N.Collins). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -5.02]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 47:23) — (2:23) 7-K.Fairbairn 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston. [WPA -6.0% · EPA -3.79]

Quarterback report card

D.Mills led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D.Mills (Houston Texans) · 43 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +5.3% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -8.94 total EPA
  • J.Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 41 dropbacks · 65.9% completion · +4.2% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +16.64 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatLos Angeles ChargersHouston Texans
Offensive EPA/play+0.046-0.114
Offensive success rate41.1%35.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.406-0.208
Rush EPA/play-0.012+0.366
Defensive EPA/play+0.114-0.046
Defensive success rate64.4%58.9%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Houston Texans: 12 drives, -8.30 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +4.17 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

  • Los Angeles Chargers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
  • J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • D. Mills (HOU) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
  • J. Herbert (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

  1. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 57:04 · HOU 18 · Score 6-0
    (12:04) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 7-G.Everett for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 57:00 · HOU 15 · Score 7-0
    6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 43:02 · HOU 10 · Score 13-0
    (13:02) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 42:57 · HOU 15 · Score 14-0
    6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 40:07 · HOU 20 · Score 20-0
    (10:07) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 40:00 · HOU 15 · Score 21-0
    6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
  7. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 40:00 · LAC 75 · Score 21-6
    (10:00) 31-D.Pierce right end for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Houston Texans TD (+7) — Q2 39:48 · LAC 15 · Score 21-7
    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
  9. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 34:38 · HOU 5 · Score 24-7
    (4:38) 6-D.Hopkins 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · HOU 19 · Score 27-7
    (:04) 6-D.Hopkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
  11. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 16:17 · LAC 8 · Score 27-13
    (1:17) (Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass short left to 28-R.Burkhead for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 16:12 · LAC 15 · Score 27-14
    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
  13. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 10:08 · LAC 18 · Score 27-20
    (10:08) 10-D.Mills pass deep right to 13-B.Cooks for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 10:02 · LAC 15 · Score 27-21
    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
  15. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 8:34 · LAC 22 · Score 27-24
    (8:34) 7-K.Fairbairn 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
  16. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 2:34 · HOU 14 · Score 33-24
    (2:34) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 2:28 · HOU 15 · Score 34-24
    6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Houston Texans 34-24 in Week 4, 2022 on 2022-10-02.

What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans?

The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 34, Houston Texans 24 (LAC 34-24 HOU) in Week 4, 2022 on 2022-10-02.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Houston Texans 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 20, Houston Texans 13; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Houston Texans 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Houston Texans 10; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 34, Houston Texans 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — G. Everett (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 57:04) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q2 43:02) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q2 40:07) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Pierce (Q2 40:00) Houston Texans touchdown — R. Burkhead (D. Mills pass) (Q3 16:17) Houston Texans touchdown — B. Cooks (D. Mills pass) (Q4 10:08) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 2:34) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 34:38, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q4 8:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans?

D. Mills (Houston Texans), 60.5% completion, +5.3% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -8.94 total passing EPA. J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 65.9% completion, +4.2% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +16.64 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans?

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +16.64 on passing plays. across 41 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.23 EPA): 7-K.Fairbairn kicks 64 yards from HOU 35 to LAC 1. 1-D.Carter to LAC 17 for 16 yards (29-M.Stewart). FUMBLES (29-M.Stewart), RECOVERED by HOU-44-J.Reeves-Maybin at LAC 16.. The biggest win-probability swing was -20.6%.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W

Houston Texans

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

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