The Chargers lost to the Texans on Saturday afternoon.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Week 17 loss.
Final score: Texans 20, Chargers 16
Numbers to know
5: Quarterback Justin Herbert was sacked five times.
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4: Kicker Cameron Dicker missed a field goal attempt of less than 40 yards for the first time in his career and also missed the extra point, costing the Chargers four points.
29: Running back Omarion Hampton had just 29 yards rushing.
37: Herbert led the team in rushing with 37 yards.
5: In five trips to the red zone, the Chargers only had two bonus plays.
14: The Texans scored the first 14 points in the game’s opening 10 minutes on two explosive long touchdown runs from C.J. Stroud, something the Chargers couldn’t overcome.
3: The Chargers had three critical pass turnovers. Tight end Oronde Gadsden had a ball bounce off his hands near the end zone, leading to an interception. Another down was the first of the second half. Wide receiver Keenan Allen threw a third-down pass late in the first quarter that would have extended the drive.
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3: The Chargers offense scored just three points off two Texans turnovers.
2: Punter JK Scott’s performance included two particularly poor punts that gave the Texans favorable field position, resulting in a combined six points.
It ended like this, when…
The Chargers’ defensive penalty (illegal contact) negated the potential sack. This gave the Texans automatic first down, which ultimately led to Houston getting the final first down and the win at the end of the game.
Game 3 stars
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QB Justin Herbert: 21/32, 236 yards, touchdown, 6 rushes, 37 yards
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WR Quentin Johnston: 5 catches, 98 yards
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S Delvin James Jr.: 8 tackles and interceptions
What to do next?
The Chargers are on the road against the Broncos as they close out the regular season next Sunday, January 4th. Kick-off time to be determined.
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This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Review: Chargers’ self-inflicted mistakes cost Texans