Texans at Chargers 9/22/19 - NFL Picks & Predictions

By: Jim |

Last Updated: 09/17/2019 at 9:39 PM ET

The Los Angeles Chargers head back home for Week 3 to host the Houston Texans. The Chargers are 1-1 on the season and lost in Detroit last week 13-10. Philip Rivers threw for 293 yards in last weeks loss but did not have a touchdown. Keenan Allen had 8 catches last week for 98 yards. 

The Chargers are 1-0 on their home field this season and look to get back into the win column. Los Angeles averages 429 yards per game which ranks 4th best in the NFL. The Chargers beat the Texans in their last meeting back in 2016 21-13. 

The Houston Texans also head into Week 3 with a 1-1 record. The Texans beat the Jaguars at home last week 13-12. Deshaun Watson threw for 198 yards last week with no touchdowns or interceptions. Carlos Hyde had 20 carries last week and had 90 yards on the ground. 

The Texans lost their only other road game this season when they played the Saints in New Orleans in Week 1. Houston averages 153 rushing yards per game which ranks 5th best in the NFL. WR DeAndrew Hopskins has 2 touchdowns on the season with 13 catches. 

The Chargers offense will be too much for the Texans to keep pace with on Sunday. The Chargers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. The Texans are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 meetings. Lay the field goal with the Chargers at home. Houston just can't do enough to beat very good Chargers team, Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Chargers win and cover ATS 27-16. 

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