NFL predictions for Week 9 have the Los Angeles Chargers listed as underdogs against the Houston Texans. The matchup comes after a preseason meeting on August 13, 2026, where Texans wide receiver Jared Wayne scored a touchdown against Chargers defender Avery Smith at Reliant Stadium in Houston.
Analysts note the Texans' early momentum, but the regular-season context differs from preseason action. The Chargers will look to overturn the prediction when the teams meet in the regular season.
