Chargers and Texans Fell to 0-3 Records
Both NFL teams suffered losses this week, dropping them to winless starts in the 2026 season.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Football
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The Los Angeles Chargers and the Houston Texans both fell to 0-3 win-loss records following losses in their respective games. The Buffalo Bills defeated the Chargers 24-16, while the Indianapolis Colts edged out the Texans 19-17.
Why it matters
A 0-3 start significantly hinders a team’s path to the postseason, placing both franchises in a difficult position early in the 2026 NFL season. These losses leave both squads searching for their first win as they prepare for next week's matchups.
The Los Angeles Chargers finished with a 24-16 loss to the Buffalo Bills, while the Houston Texans were defeated by the Indianapolis Colts with a score of 19-17.
The players
Los Angeles Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers are a professional football team competing in the National Football League.
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional football team that plays in the National Football League.
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team currently competing in the NFL.
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional football team based in Indiana.
The details
Both the Chargers and Texans struggled to secure victories this weekend, leaving both teams with identical 0-3 records to start the year. The narrow margin for the Texans against the Colts and the eight-point deficit for the Chargers highlighted challenges for both organizations in the early weeks of the season.
Timeline
September 27, 2026 marks the article publication.
October 2026 begins with both teams remaining winless.
Next Sunday the Texans play the Cowboys and the Chargers play the Seahawks.
Season Trajectory
Starting a season 0-3 creates a steep uphill climb for any team aiming for a playoff berth, as historical data shows few teams recover from such a deficit. This outcome forces both franchises to re-evaluate their season goals as they fall further behind their divisional rivals.
Both teams are now effectively at the bottom of their respective divisions, necessitating a total overhaul of their offensive or defensive strategies to secure a win. Fantasy managers relying on players from these rosters should anticipate lower weekly point totals and potential benching of key starters.
The takeaway
Early season losses often expose fundamental weaknesses that require mid-season corrections to resolve. Fans should monitor upcoming roster updates as both teams attempt to break their winless streaks.
What happens next
The Houston Texans are scheduled to face the Dallas Cowboys next Sunday, while the Los Angeles Chargers will play the Seattle Seahawks on the same day.
Further reading
For more on league standings and player performance, visit the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Bleacher Report.
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