Chargers 34–24 Texans: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2022

Q: 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.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans?

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.64 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+3.59 EPA): (10:46) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 81-M.Williams pushed ob at HOU 20 for 50 yards (36-J.Owens)..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 34–24 Houston Texans
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 27–13 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Justin Herbert
Top passer: Davis Mills
Biggest EPA play: 7-K.Fairbairn kicks 64 yards from HOU 35 to LAC 1. 1-D.Carter to LAC 17 for 16 yards (29-M…
Game date: 2022-10-02

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Houston Texans 34–24 on 2022-10-02. Justin Herbert posted a game-high +16.64 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 33 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	7	20	0	7	0	34
Houston Texans	0	13	7	10	0	24

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LACLos Angeles Chargers

HOU 10

LAC 75

+3HOU 5

LAC 8

+3LAC 22

HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +16.64 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
2Mykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.67 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
3Brandin Cooks · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
4Dameon Pierce · Houston Texans · Rushing · +5.12 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
5Gerald Everett · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
6R. Burkhead · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
7Michael Bandy · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
8Austin Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Justin Herbert — LAC · Passing

Justin Herbert posted the highest total EPA (+16.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

Justin Herbert's top snap (+3.59 EPA): (10:46) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 81-M.Williams pushed ob at HOU 20 for 50 yards (36-J.Owens).

Biggest single play (-6.23 EPA): Ka'imi Fairbairn — 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.

Quarterback report card

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

Davis Mills (Houston Texans) · 43 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +5.3% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -8.94 total EPA
Justin 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.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Houston Texans
Offensive EPA/play	+0.046	-0.114
Offensive success rate	41.1%	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 rate	64.4%	58.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

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.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: +0.05 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
Houston Texans: -0.11 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)

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

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — Gerald Everett (Justin Herbert pass) (Q1 12:04)
Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Q2 13:02)
Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Q2 10:07)
Houston Texans — Dameon Pierce (Q2 10:00)
Houston Texans — R. Burkhead (Davis Mills pass) (Q3 1:17)
Houston Texans — Brandin Cooks (Davis Mills pass) (Q4 10:08)
Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Justin Herbert pass) (Q4 2:34)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 4:38)
Los Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 0:04)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q4 8:34)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the HOU 18 (Q1 12:04) — (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 12:00) — 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 13:02) — (13:02) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 12:57) — 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 10:07) — (10:07) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 10:00) — 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 10:00) — (10:00) 31-D.Pierce right end for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the LAC 15 (Q2 9:48) — 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 4:38) — (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 0:04) — (: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 1:17) — (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 1:12) — 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.

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 13:40) — (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 12:04) — (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 EPA snaps that flipped field position.

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 10:00) — (10:00) 31-D.Pierce right end for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +5.54]
Houston Texans (Q1 13:40) — (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 2:23) — (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]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

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

Key takeaways

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

Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Davis Mills (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Justin Herbert (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans on 2022-10-02?

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

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 12:04) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q2 13:02) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q2 10:07) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Pierce (Q2 10:00) Houston Texans touchdown — R. Burkhead (D. Mills pass) (Q3 1:17) 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 4:38, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 0:04, 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?

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

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans?

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.64 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+3.59 EPA): (10:46) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 81-M.Williams pushed ob at HOU 20 for 50 yards (36-J.Owens)..

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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