Houston Texans (2009-2013) vs Los Angeles Chargers (2014-2018)

A simulated 7-game series between two all-time rosters, scored by our era-adjusted rating model. Los Angeles Chargers take it 4-0.

Houston Texans · 2009-2013

Squad power 84.8 · headliner J.J. Watt '12 (99)

QBMatt Schaub (79) · Case Keenum (70)

RBArian Foster (91) · Ben Tate (75) · Steve Slaton (71)

WRAndre Johnson (89) · DeAndre Hopkins (74) · Kevin Walter (73)

TEOwen Daniels (79) · Joel Dreessen (75) · Garrett Graham (74)

EDGEJ.J. Watt (99) · Connor Barwin (85) · Mario Williams (84)

DTAmobi Okoye (80) · Earl Mitchell (71) · Jeff Zgonina (70)

LBBrian Cushing (87) · DeMeco Ryans (76) · Zac Diles (68)

CBJohnathan Joseph (79) · Jason Allen (76) · Brice McCain (76)

SKareem Jackson (81) · Glover Quin (80) · Bernard Pollard (78)

Los Angeles Chargers · 2014-2018

Squad power 83.4 · headliner Casey Hayward '16 (93)

QBPhilip Rivers (79)

RBMelvin Gordon (82) · Danny Woodhead (74) · Austin Ekeler (74)

WRKeenan Allen (86) · Tyrell Williams (81) · Mike Williams (79)

TEAntonio Gates (83) · Hunter Henry (77) · Ladarius Green (71)

EDGEJoey Bosa (88) · Melvin Ingram (86) · Jeremiah Attaochu (79)

DTCorey Liuget (83) · Darius Philon (75) · Kendall Reyes (73)

LBDenzel Perryman (73) · Manti Te'o (71) · Korey Toomer (68)

CBCasey Hayward (93) · Desmond King (81) · Jason Verrett (79)

SDerwin James (83) · Tre Boston (80) · Eric Weddle (79)

Series result — Los Angeles Chargers win 4-0

Game 1: Los Angeles Chargers 37-29

Game 2: Los Angeles Chargers 25-21

Game 3: Los Angeles Chargers 24-23

Game 4: Los Angeles Chargers 30-25

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