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Chargers vs. Texans Best Prop Bets for NFL Week 4 (Herbert To Take A Step Back With Injury)

By Donnavan Smoot

Sep 25, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs
Sep 25, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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The Texans shocked the Chargers last season, but the question is whether they can do it again. Los Angeles is currently a 5.5-point favorite, but what does that mean for how the game is going to play out. 

With several playmakers in this game (especially from a fantasy football standpoint), let’s look at some prop bets. 

Here are three prop bets to look for in Chargers vs. Texans.

Best Prop Bets For Chargers-Texans Week 3

  • Justin Herbert UNDER 275.5 Passing Yards
  • Dameon Pierce UNDER 59.5 Rushing Yards
  • Brandin Cooks OVER 5.5 Receptions

Justin Herbert UNDER 275.5 Passing Yards

Herbert has cleared this line in the first three games of the season, but the Chargers have a lot of injuries they have to deal with this week. Jalen Guyton tore his ACL and Rashawn Slater is on IR. On top of all that, Herbert is still dealing with a rib injury. 

Even with Keenan Allen coming back, Los Angeles has a lot to overcome on the injury report. The Chargers should win this game pretty easily, implying that the game script may not be in Herbert’s favor. 

With a bad rib and a blowout expected, take the UNDER here. 

Dameon Pierce UNDER 59.5 Rushing Yards

Along the same lines of Herbert hitting the UNDER due to the game script, Pierce’s UNDER is very much in play here. The Texans already rank 26th in yards per rush and 27th in rush yards per game. I expect the Texans to be down late, and that means that Pierce is going to be more of a pass-catching back – if he’s even on the field for that.

Pierce has cleared this line in his last two games, but they have been close games. If the Chargers get up big early, this line is also done early. 

Brandin Cooks OVER 5.5 Receptions

I’m sticking with a theme here and letting you know just how I think this game is going to go. Cooks is going to be involved out of necessity, giving this prop a lot of value. 

Through three games, Cooks has 29 targets. Mills is looking his way on nearly every play and that makes me comfortable taking this prop. 

Cooks’ yards is a little more of a risky play, so I’d rather take this line knowing he’s going to have the volume come his way. 

You can find Donnavan Smoot’s full betting record here.