Sunday afternoon’s loaded NFL Week 9 slate features an AFC showdown between the Houston Texans and the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium, with kickoff set for 4:05 p.m. ET.
The Texans (2–5, 2nd AFC South) return from their Week 8 bye, looking to rebound from a disastrous start to the year. The Chargers (0–7, 4th AFC West) have yet to win a game this year, trying everything they can to avoid the first winless season since 2017.
Houston is a six-point road favorite with -245 moneyline odds on DraftKings Sportsbook. Los Angeles is a +200 underdog, with the game total set at O/U 40.5 points.
Let’s dive into the top player prop bets for Sunday’s clash between the Texans and the Chargers.
Texans vs. Chargers NFL Player Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Nico Collins | Under 5.5 Receptions (-151)
Nico Collins had a quiet few games before Houston’s Week 8 bye, finishing with five or fewer receptions in three straight contests. His workload has decreased in the two games since the team acquired Marvin Harrison Jr., seeing just five targets in back-to-back contests. The star receiver, 27, finished with only three receptions against the Jaguars and two catches against the Giants.
The Texans now face the NFL-worst Chargers, who have inadvertently limited opposing passing games by constantly playing catch-up. Heading into Week 9, Los Angeles has faced the league’s second-fewest pass attempts (196) and is tied for the sixth-fewest receptions allowed to opposing wide receivers (75). With more target competition and a positive game script, Collins could finish with fewer than 5.5 receptions once again.
Justin Herbert | 30+ Pass Attempts (-188)
With the Chargers playing from behind for much of the season, Justin Herbert has faced an immense offensive burden. Despite his struggles — including leading the NFL in interceptions (10) — the franchise quarterback hasn’t had much of a choice but to let it fly. He’s attempted at least 30 passes in four of his last five games, including a season-high 37 against the Chiefs in Week 6.
Los Angeles is eager to deliver its first win of the season in front of the home crowd at SoFi Stadium, and it has a puncher’s chance against the struggling Texans. But even if Sunday’s matchup becomes a competitive battle, the Chargers’ path to victory isn’t on the ground. Houston has a sturdy run defense that likely won’t budge against LA’s underwhelming backfield. As has been the story of the season, moving the ball upfield could be solely up to Herbert.
