Chargers’ playoff ambitions take a huge blow in stunning loss to Texans
LA TimesChargers quarterback Justin Herbert is sacked by Houston Texans defensive lineman Chris Smith and Michael Dwumfour during the second half of the Chargers’ 41-29 loss Sunday at NRG Stadium. “I didn’t coach well enough, didn’t put our guys in good enough positions to be consistent in the game, and that’s why we lost.” Said rookie Pro Bowl left tackle Rashawn Slater, “It sucks, you know, to be frank.” Chargers Chargers takeaways: Justin Herbert’s turnovers prove costly in loss to Texans The Chargers were short players, but so were the Texans and Houston still found a way to dominate the favored road team, which had its playoff prospects seriously damaged. “We didn’t come ready to play as a team.” The Chargers arrived at NRG Stadium with 13 active-roster players on the COVID-19 reserve list. It just comes down to execution and we didn’t do that well enough.” The Chargers led 3-0 early and 12-10 as late as the final minute of the first half.