Ekeler Scores 3 Touchdowns, Chargers Hold Off Texans 34–24

Davis Mills (10) and Justin Herbert (10) of the Los Angeles Chargers meet after the Chargers beat the Texas at NRG Stadium in Houston, on Oct. 2, 2022. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images

HOUSTON—Justin Herbert threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns and Austin Ekeler scored three times as the Los Angeles Chargers built a big early lead and held on for a 34–24 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday, Oct. 2.

Houston scored 17 straight points to get within three with about 8 1/2 minutes left.