INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Interstat) — C.J. Stroud completed 21 of 35 passes for 384 yards and five touchdowns and rushed twice for 20 yards Sunday, leading the Houston Texans past the Los Angeles Chargers 44-22 at SoFi Stadium. Houston led 24-9 at halftime and pulled away after intermission. Justin Herbert completed 13 of 23 passes for 193 yards and a touchdown for Los Angeles. DJ Uiagalelei added a touchdown pass for the Chargers. Daiyan Henley made 10 tackles and intercepted a pass for Los Angeles. Quentin Johnston caught a 58-yard scoring pass for the Chargers. Xavier Hutchinson also caught a touchdown pass, while Tank Dell had four catches for 105 yards and a score and Kayshon Boutte had four receptions for 125 yards and two touchdowns. Ka’imi Fairbairn kicked three field goals for Houston. Houston improved to 3-5, and Los Angeles dropped to 0-8. The announced attendance at SoFi Stadium was 67,590.