# Houston Texans beat LA Chargers in Week 9

> Houston Texans edge out LA Chargers with 17-9 victory in Week 9 NFL game.
- Title: Houston Texans beat LA Chargers in Week 9 · Houstonchronicle
- Summary: Houston Texans edge out LA Chargers with 17-9 victory in Week 9 NFL game. Houston Texans defeat Los Angeles Chargers 17-9 in Week 9 NFL game with key…
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## Game start
Houston Texans return from off week to face struggling Los Angeles Chargers.
## Texans' early lead
Houston Texans score 17-9 victory with 10 games left in season.
## First touchdown
C.J. Stroud throws 17-yard touchdown pass to Xavier Hutchinson.
## Second touchdown
C.J. Stroud throws 65-yard touchdown pass to Tank Dell.
## Field goal
Ka'imi Fairbairn makes 56-yard field goal.
## Chargers' first drive
Chargers score 10-9 with field goal.
## Texans' defense
Texans defense stiffens against Chargers.
## Chargers' offense
Chargers struggle with running game.
## Key players
Xavier Hutchinson and Tank Dell shine.
## Inactives
Texans inactives include Reed Blankenship and David Montgomery.
## Trade deadline
Texans face trade deadline on Tuesday.
## Player returns
Jalen Pitre returns from injury.
## Tank Dell's return
Tank Dell returns after 22 months.
## Fairbairn's accolade
Fairbairn named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month.
## Game result
Houston Texans win 17-9 against LA Chargers.
## Key takeaway

Houston Texans defeat Los Angeles Chargers 17-9 in Week 9 NFL game with key touchdowns and field goals.