Week 16 · 2021 NFL Season
Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans
Sun, Dec 26, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
Final — Houston Texans win
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC | 6 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 29 |
| HOU | 7 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 41 |
Los Angeles Chargers visit the Houston Texans in Week 16 of the 2021 NFL season. Final: Los Angeles Chargers 29, Houston Texans 41.
Recap: Texans run past Chargers 41-29, ding LA's playoff hopes →
Prediction & pick
Odds pick
Los Angeles Chargers
82% implied ·Strong
Against the spread
Pick'em / no spread
Crowd pick
Los Angeles Chargers 100%
Odds pick missed ✗
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Betting lines
Moneyline
Los Angeles Chargers: 1.22
Houston Texans: 5.30
Spread
Los Angeles Chargers: —
Houston Texans: —
Over / Under
—
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Team stats
LAC HOU
25 1st Downs 26
417 Total Yards 437
328 Passing 248
89 Rushing 189
6-9 3rd down efficiency 9-13
5-49 Penalties 10-70
3 Turnovers 0
25:08 Possession 34:52
Leaders
LAC
- Passing YardsJustin Herbert (QB) — 27/35, 336 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing YardsJustin Jackson (RB) — 11 CAR, 64 YDS, 2 TD
- Receiving YardsJustin Jackson (RB) — 8 REC, 98 YDS
HOU
- Passing YardsDavis Mills (QB) — 21/27, 254 YDS, 2 TD
- Rushing YardsRex Burkhead (RB) — 22 CAR, 149 YDS, 2 TD
- Receiving YardsChris Conley (WR) — 3 REC, 60 YDS, 1 TD
Scoring summary
- Q1 10:55 LAC Dustin Hopkins 50 Yd Field Goal 3–0
- Q1 6:25 HOU Rex Burkhead 25 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick) 3–7
- Q1 1:57 LAC Dustin Hopkins 46 Yd Field Goal 6–7
- Q2 11:15 LAC Justin Jackson 17 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) 12–7
- Q2 5:11 HOU Dominik Eberle 51 Yd Field Goal 12–10
- Q2 0:27 HOU Chris Conley 41 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Dominik Eberle Kick) 12–17
- Q3 5:42 LAC Dustin Hopkins 35 Yd Field Goal 15–17
- Q4 13:37 HOU Rex Burkhead 1 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick) 15–24
- Q4 8:54 HOU Dominik Eberle 25 Yd Field Goal 15–27
- Q4 5:50 LAC Justin Jackson 9 Yd Run (Justin Herbert Pass to Jared Cook for Two-Point Conversion) 23–27
- Q4 2:32 HOU Nico Collins 13 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Dominik Eberle Kick) 23–34
- Q4 1:49 HOU Tavierre Thomas 48 Yd Interception Return (Dominik Eberle Kick) 23–41
- Q4 0:34 LAC Joshua Palmer 3 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) 29–41
Standings
2025 AFC West Standings
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 14-3 | 401 | 311 |
| Los Angeles | 11-6 | 368 | 340 |
| Kansas City | 6-11 | 362 | 328 |
| Las Vegas | 3-14 | 241 | 432 |
2025 AFC South Standings
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 13-4 | 474 | 336 |
| Houston | 12-5 | 404 | 295 |
| Indianapolis | 8-9 | 466 | 412 |
| Tennessee | 3-14 | 284 | 478 |
Referee Clay Martin
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