37 Possessions Without A Touchdown: The Chargers Finally Snapped A Jaw-Dropping Streak, But It’s Still Ugly

The Chargers went 37 agonizing possessions without finding the end zone, a brutal streak finally snapped today when Quentin Johnston hauled in a 58-yard reception from Justin Herbert. It was a moment that felt like it would never come for that team, breaking one of the longest touchdown-less runs we have seen in recent memory.

The Streak That Felt Endless

Seriously, 37 possessions without a score? That is just wild. This was the longest drought of its kind for any team by possessions since the 2024 Dolphins. Think about that for a second. The Chargers have been absolutely snakebitten, and it took until today to finally get off the scoreboard. Their last touchdown came all the way back on October 11, with 57 seconds left in the third quarter against the Broncos. In that game, Kimani Vidal got a 42-yard run in a 23-17 loss to Denver. You know things are rough when you can pinpoint the exact minute your team last scored a six-pointer, and it is a full month ago.

A Score, But Still Trailing Big

While Johnston’s catch from Herbert was a moment of pure relief, it did not exactly turn the tide of today’s game. The Chargers are still deep in the hole, trailing the Texans 38-15 with only 12:47 left in the fourth quarter. Herbert’s numbers for the day are 13-of-23 for 193 yards with that one touchdown and an interception. On the flip side, the Texans have absolutely dominated them, outgaining the Chargers 460 to 240. C.J. Stroud has been tearing it up, going 21-of-34 for 384 yards with five touchdowns and an interception. It is a tough look, no doubt.

So, yeah, the streak is over. The Chargers finally got a touchdown. But looking at that scoreboard and how badly they are getting outplayed, it feels like it is a small victory in what has been a really rough day, and frankly, a really rough season so far for them. The drought is done, but the struggles? Those clearly are not.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.