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Puka Nacua – 10 catches, 130 yards
Byron Young – 9 tackles, 1 sack, 2 QB hits
Nate Landman – 10 tackles, 1 QB hit, 1 FF

from https://theramshuddle.com/topic/texans-game-tweets-plays-highlights-media-commentary/#post-157849

The defense is elite

L.A. picked up right where it left off in 2024 on defense. The Rams allowed just 9 points and 265 yards, including a late-game fumble recovery that sealed the game. Chris Shula’s squad finished with three sacks and an interception as well. The Rams allowed 114 rushing yards, which wasn’t great, but it looks like an improvement on this unit from a year ago. If the Rams’ offense sputters again, Sean McVay can count on the defense to keep the team in games.

Matthew Stafford no-looker 🤫 pic.twitter.com/YPiwfjQlqZ

— Rams Bros. (@RamsBrothers) September 7, 2025

BALL GAME.

📺 @NFLonCBS | #RamsHouse pic.twitter.com/3ZQjwm0jjU

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) September 7, 2025

rams reclaim the lead! pic.twitter.com/aRfa0X73E3

— roberto clemente (@rclemente2121) September 7, 2025

J.B. Long@JB_Long
Among the Rams royalty in attendance on the sideline today for the season opener: Aaron Donald, Todd Gurley, Eric Dickerson

With Texas shuffling their OL (again) to account for Ed Ingram scratch, fascinated to see how Rams align their pass rushers today.

LT Cam Robinson
LG Laken Tomlinson
C Jake Andrews
RG Tytus Howard (in from OT)
RT Aireontae Ersery (flipping from LT)

Billy_T wrote:

The Rams aren’t televised in my area, so won’t be able to see them today. But looking forward to the commentary and videos here.

Feeling good about their chances this season. As so many have mentioned, it comes down to a healthy Stafford, basically.

Hope all is well with you all.

Hey BT. You doin okay?

…

Los Angeles Rams PR@TheLARamsPR
Since being named head coach in 2017 the Rams are 6-2 in season openers under Sean McVay.

from https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/houston-texans-gm-commends-matthew-stafford-la-rams-matchup

for Texans general manager Nick Caserio, he clearly hasn’t taken his eye off of Stafford leading up to his Week 1 matchup, handing some major praise his way leading up to Houston’s regular season opener in an interview with Texans Radio.

“Everything starts with Matthew,” Caserio said ahead of the Rams game. “One of the best quarterbacks in the history of the league. Borderline Hall of Famer. He’s going to be there. He’s as tough as any player in the league, and if he can’t go, they basically have another starting quarterback in Jimmy Garoppolo.”

“Gifted thrower, can get the ball to any part of the field. You’re not going to show him anything he hasn’t seen. He’s been in the league, however many years he’s been in the league. So, his ability to understand and process information at a high rate of speed is one of his strengths, and he can literally get the ball to any angle of the field…He’s willing to hang in the pocket to take a hit and get out the ball under duress.”

Sarah Barshop@sarahbarshop
The Rams have elevated RB Cody Schrader to the active roster from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Texans.

“The Rams front four is REALLY, really good…”@GregCosell gushes over Los Angeles’ D-Line heading into Sunday’s matchup with a revamped Texans OL: pic.twitter.com/mj7LgRIzt5

— Ross Tucker Podcast (@RossTuckerPod) September 6, 2025

Christian McCaffrey: "Unfortunately, when you have the injury history that I have, sometimes when you don't practice things get blown out of proportion, but I feel great."

Added that he's proud of himself for shutting it down/playing it safe on Thursday: pic.twitter.com/YPPetvt8rT

— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) September 5, 2025

joemad wrote:

Greg Cosell is awesome. he loves the Rams front 4 and Stroud took the most 3rd down sacks last season.

from https://ramblinfan.com/los-angeles-rams-will-attack-this-glaring-texans-offensive-weakness-all-game-long

[Rams will] host the Houston Texans, back-to-back AFC South champions with 10-7 records in each of the last two seasons. Houston had no trouble jumping out to a 6-2 start in 2024 and will come into SoFi confident and prepared. But the visiting team does have a glaring weakness, and it happens to align perfectly with the Rams’ biggest defensive strength. The Texans allowed 54 sacks last season, third-most in the NFL.

To their credit, they didn’t sit idly this offseason. They acquired interior lineman Ed Ingram in a trade with the Vikings and selected tackle Aireontae Ersery in the draft, who’s now projected to start at left tackle in Week 1. But they also traded away All-Pro veteran Laremy Tunsil to Washington….

[The Rams] defense is ready to pick up where it left off in last year’s playoffs, that is, bringing relentless heat. With a fully healthy group of quarterback hunters, fans can expect plenty of sacks in Week 1. The unit was so dominant in the 2025 postseason that the combined offensive firepower of Minnesota and Philadelphia was held to just 114 net passing yards per game.

So, who’s tasked with keeping this pass rush in check? Here’s the expected Houston offensive line:

LT Aireontae Ersery – 23-year-old rookie
LG Laken Tomlinson – 33-year-old IOL – 59.7 run blocking grade | 66.0 pass blocking grade
C Jake Andrews – 25-year-old IOL
RG Ed Ingram – 26-year-old IOL- 58.1 run blocking grade | 49.1 pass blocking grade
RT Tytus Howard – 29-year-old OT – 58.9 run blocking grade | 76.2 pass blocking grade

While I’m not predicting a full-on bloodbath for CJ Stroud, I will say this: he’s going to be under pressure all afternoon. His 2024 season-high for sacks taken was five. That number could very well be surpassed in Week 1. This Rams defense averaged 8.0 sacks per game during the playoffs, and may be even better now.

Some have suggested that this game will be decided in the trenches. If so, the edge goes to the Horns. It’s a classic case of irresistible force meeting a very movable object. Houston may have pieced together an offensive line that holds up over 17 games, but this one matchup doesn’t stack up. Not compared to what the Eagles or Vikings brought. And we already know how those games ended.

Nate Atkins@NateAtkins_
Sean McVay on whether the Rams have discussed adding the Tush Push after all the Eagles’ success.

“No.”

It’s not exactly Matthew Stafford’s forte, back injury or no.

“He’s a terrible sneaker.”

Between the Horns: Looking ahead to the Rams-Texans matchup, breaking down offensive strengths + more with @JB_Long, @DMarcoFarr1 +@MJD.
» https://t.co/zI1WcpVX5P pic.twitter.com/JQXtjNqigq

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) September 5, 2025

The way I “read” McVay there, he’s hinting that Gurley is ready to go and will start and dominate.