The Houston Texans open their season on the road at SoFi Stadium, where they’ll meet the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 7. Kickoff is set for 4:25 pm ET in Inglewood, California.
Both Teams enter 2025 with playoff ambitions after notching postseason wins a year ago, the Texans knocked off the Chargers in the AFC Wild Card, while the Rams dispatched Minnesota. Now, each side is eager to build on that momentum in Week 1.
| Date | Sunday, September 7, 2025 |
| Time | 4:25 pm ET / 3:25 pm CT/ 1:25 pm PT |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California) |
| TV Channel | CBS |
| Streaming | Fubo |
| Buy Tickets | Stubhub |
| Odds | -150 (Rams) | +125 (Texans) |
Los Angeles Rams vs Houston Texans roster & injury news
Los Angeles Rams team news
The Rams, however, aren’t without question marks of their own. Veteran signal-caller Matthew Stafford has been dealing with nagging back problems throughout the preseason, raising doubts about whether he’ll be sharp enough to consistently find weapons Puka Nacua and newly acquired Davante Adams.
If Stafford is limited, expect Los Angeles to lean heavily on running back Kyren Williams, fresh off a new contract extension, to shoulder the load against a Houston defense that features an explosive edge-rushing tandem in Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Offense | Stetson Bennett IV, Jimmy Garoppolo, Matthew Stafford (QB); Blake Corum, Jarquez Hunter, Kyren Williams (RB); Davante Adams, Tutu Atwell, Konata Mumpfield, Puka Nacua, Xavier Smith, Jordan Whittington (WR); Davis Allen, Terrance Ferguson, Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson (TE); Beaux Limmer, Coleman Shelton (C); Steve Avila, Justin Dedich, Kevin Dotson (G); Rob Havenstein, D.J. Humphries, Alaric Jackson, Warren McClendon Jr., David Quessenberry (OT) |
| Defense | Tyler Davis, Braden Fiske, Desjuan Johnson, Larrell Murchison, Kobie Turner (DE); Poona Ford, Ty Hamilton (DT); Shaun Dolac, Nick Hampton, Nate Landman, Troy Reeder, Omar Speights, Josaiah Stewart, Jared Verse, Byron Young (LB); Cobie Durant, Emmanuel Forbes Jr., Josh Wallace, Darious Williams, Ahkello Witherspoon (CB); Kam Curl, Kamren Kinchens, Quentin Lake, Jaylen McCollough (S) |
| Special Teams | Joshua Karty (PK); Ethan Evans (P); Alex Ward (LS) |
Houston Texans team news
Houston faces a significant hurdle with running back Joe Mixon sidelined by a foot injury sustained in July. That absence shifts much of the burden onto quarterback C.J. Stroud, who will be looking to keep the chains moving through the air with the help of top target Nico Collins.
The challenge? A relentless Rams pass rush. Anchored by Braden Fiske and Kobie Turner, and supercharged by reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year Jared Verse, Los Angeles boasts one of the nastiest defensive fronts in the league.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Offense | Graham Mertz, Davis Mills, C.J. Stroud (QB); British Brooks, Nick Chubb, Woody Marks, Dare Ogunbowale, Dameon Pierce (RB); Braxton Berrios, Nico Collins, Jayden Higgins, Xavier Hutchinson, Christian Kirk, Jaylin Noel, Justin Watson (WR); Dalton Schultz, Cade Stover (TE); Jake Andrews, Jarrett Patterson, Juice Scruggs (C); Ed Ingram, Laken Tomlinson (G); Aireontae Ersery, Blake Fisher, Tytus Howard, Cam Robinson (OT) |
| Defense | Will Anderson Jr., Derek Barnett, Dylan Horton, Danielle Hunter, Darrell Taylor (DE); Mario Edwards Jr., Folorunso Fatukasi, Sheldon Rankins, Tim Settle Jr., Tommy Togiai (DT); Azeez Al-Shaair, Jake Hansen, Christian Harris, Jamal Hill, E.J. Speed, Henry To'oTo'o (LB); Kamari Lassiter, Jaylin Smith, Tremon Smith, Derek Stingley Jr. (CB); Calen Bullock, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Jalen Pitre, M.J. Stewart (S) |
| Special Teams | Ka'imi Fairbairn (PK); Tommy Townsend (P); Austin Brinkman (LS) |
Rams vs Texans head-to-head record
History is also on L.A.’s side. In the brief all-time series between these two franchises, the Rams have dominated, claiming victory in four of the five meetings, while Houston has managed just one win.
Which channel is Rams vs Texans game on?
The Rams vs Texans game in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season will air live on CBS in the US. Fans in the local markets will still be able to catch the coverage onFubo (Try for free today!).
More details on where to watch the game in the United States, including streaming options, will be released soon, so keep an eye out for our dedicated coverage.
For fans outside the U.S. looking to stay plugged into the action,NFL Game Pass on DAZN is the ultimate ticket. It serves up more than 200 regular-season and playoff matchups, complete Super Bowl coverage, plus access to NFL Network, NFL RedZone, and plenty more to keep you locked in all year long.
How to buy Rams vs Texans ticket
Tickets are already up for grabs on StubHub, with entry starting at $386. From there, prices climb through the tiers — $300, $400, $500, $600, $700, $800, $900, $1,000, and stretching all the way into the premium ranges of $2,000, $3,000, $4,000, $5,000, $6,000, and topping out at $10,406 for the best seats in the house.
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Rams vs Texans Fantasy Football
C.J. Stroud enters Week 1 ranked QB16 with a 16.4-point projection, bringing a steady rushing floor but staring down a fierce Rams pass rush that could limit his ceiling. In the backfield, Nick Chubb should handle the bulk of Houston’s carries with Joe Mixon on PUP, yet his 9.3-point outlook reflects a likely cap on production given his limited role in the passing game. Out wide, Nico Collins holds WR6 upside, though he’ll have to battle through a difficult matchup. At tight end, Dalton Schultz (TE25) gets a favorable setup that makes him a sneaky flex or low-end starter.
For Los Angeles, Matthew Stafford is pegged at QB25 with 14.9 projected points, and while the matchup isn’t ideal, his veteran savvy always gives him a shot to outperform expectations. Kyren Williams (RB13) looks like a steady RB2 play, though he’ll have to work for yardage against a rugged Texans defense. The passing game leans heavily on Puka Nacua (WR7) and Davante Adams (WR19), both carrying immense talent but facing potential production dips against Houston’s stout secondary. Rams skill players are hard to sit, but expectations should be tempered.
Fantasy Takeaways:
- C.J. Stroud is a viable QB2 start but faces heavy pressure.
- Nick Chubb offers safe touches but limited upside; best used as a flex.
- Nico Collins carries WR1-type upside despite a tricky matchup.
- Dalton Schultz is a worthwhile streaming TE in a favorable spot.
- Kyren Williams should be trusted as an RB2 option.
- Puka Nacua and Davante Adams remain lineup staples, but with matchup-driven risk.
- Neither defense stands out—explore streaming alternatives outside of this matchup.
Rams vs Texans Game Predictions
The projection model gives the edge to Los Angeles, favoring the Rams with a 60.9% chance of coming out on top. The forecast takes into account recent form, health reports, statistical matchups on both sides of the ball, and thousands of simulated outcomes.
Rams vs Texans Odds
Spread: Rams -3 (-105), Texans +3 (-115)
Total: 44 (Over -110/Under -108)
Moneyline: -150 (Rams) | +125 (Texans)
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