Decisive Fourth Quarter Surge
The Los Angeles Chargers secured a commanding 27-7 victory over the Houston Texans during their preseason opener at NRG Stadium on Friday, August 14, 2026. The game remained tightly contested through the first half before Los Angeles pulled away with an eight-point scoring play and a subsequent touchdown in the final period.
Cameron Dicker opened the scoring for the Chargers with a 34-yard field goal to make it 3-0. Houston responded quickly, with Davis Mills connecting on a five-yard pass to Jared Wayne, followed by a Chris Freeman kick, giving the home team a 7-3 lead entering the second quarter.
The momentum shifted when Amar Johnson took a seven-yard run into the end zone for Los Angeles, capped by a Cameron Dicker extra point. This play put the Chargers ahead 10-7 at halftime. The defensive stand held firm through the third quarter, where Dicker added another field goal from 48 yards out, extending the lead to 13-7.
Amar Johnson Leads Offense
The fourth quarter saw Los Angeles explode for 14 points. Amar Johnson became the centerpiece of the Chargers' offense, scoring on a one-yard run and then converting a two-point conversion with his own run, turning a 13-7 deficit into a 21-13 advantage.
Davis Mills attempted to rally the Texans but threw an interception, which did not result in points. However, he later connected with Devonte Ross on a three-yard pass. Cameron Dicker’s point-after-touchdown attempt failed, leaving the score at 27-7 after the Chargers’ final scoring play.
