Saturday afternoon at SoFi Stadium, the Houston Texans visit a Los Angeles Chargers team that has won its last four games in a row.  After losing to the Jacksonville Jaguars in week 11, they've beaten the Las Vegas Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs and now the Dallas Cowboys. 

Three offensive Chargers have been especially key to their recent run of success, and the Texans' defensive staff and personnel would be smart to have already started preparing for how to best neutralize those specific variables.

Quarterback, Justin Herbert

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert helped dismantle the Cowboys 34-17 at AT&T Stadium on Sunday afternoon. He dominated through the air, going 23/29 for 300 yards, two passing touchdowns and 132.8 passer rating. He also punished the Cowboys on the ground, carrying the ball eight times for 42 yards (5.2 yards/carry) and a rushing score. 

For a guy that had surgery on his left hand mid-season (December 1st), Herbert has been unafraid to put his body on the line to make impact plays. He has led the team to a 3-0 record in the three weeks since the procedure. 

The Texans have to be mindful of Herbert in both the passing and running game, or else it could spell disaster for a team looking to clinch a playoff spot as soon as Saturday afternoon. 

Running Back, Omarion Hampton

After missing seven games due to an ankle injury, Chargers running back Omarion Hampton has been a consistent fixture in the game planning of offensive coordinator Greg Roman. 

Since week 14 vs. the Eagles, Hampton has averaged roughly 14 carries and 67 yards per game. He has only rushing touchdown in that same span. However, like Herbert, Hampton is also a dual threat playmaker, catching four total passes and a touchdown reception since his return. 

That may not seem like much production at the moment, but he's capable of much more if given the proper reps. This was evidenced by his best individual game of the season in week four vs. the New York Giants. He went nuclear for 128 rushing yards (12 carries, 10.7 avg) and one rushing touchdown, along with a perfect 5-5 catch rate for 37 yards (he caught six passes for 59 yards against the Denver Broncos a week earlier). 

After allowing Ashton Jeanty to arguably have the game of his career this past Sunday, the Texans would be wise to stay disciplined with the whereabouts of Hampton on the field. 

Wide Receiver, Quentin Johnston

Speaking of career moments, Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston has received high praise from around the league for his improved play in the receiving game for Herbert and the offense. 

Through 13 games played, Johnston has already matched his career high in touchdown catches with eight (he leads the team in that category). He's also set a career high in yards per reception with 13.8. Then, he's put up the second most targets (77), receptions (46) and yards (637) in his career.

Against the Cowboys, he caught four passes for 104 yards (26.0 avg) and a touchdown reception. 

In total, Johnston has been a force for Los Angeles, and that helps other receivers like Ladd McConkey and Keenan Allen be that much more of a headache for opposing defensive coordinators on Sundays. 

Though the Chargers have at least a trio of receiving weapons at their disposal, finding a way to bottle up Johnston with the NFL's fourth-best secondary (176.1 yards/game) will do wonders for their chances at victory this weekend. 

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