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by Matt Lowrimore | in NFL Picks
Week 1 of the NFL season is loaded with intriguing games, one of which will see the Houston Texans take on the Los Angeles Rams. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this Week 1 game between the Rams and Texans.
Houston enters this game after finishing 10-7 in 2024-2025. The Texans won the AFC South division, beating the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC Wild Card, before losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional round. This will be quarterback CJ Stroud’s third season with the Texans, having already led them to the playoffs in two straight years. That being said, he and the Texans will be looking to take the next step this year by making it further than the AFC Divisional round.
As for Los Angeles, they enter this game after finishing with an identical 10-7 record in 2024-2025. The Rams won the NFC West division, beating the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Wild Card, before losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Divisional round.
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Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Rams Form
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Houston Texans and Los Angeles Rams Latest Matches
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Houston Texans - Los Angeles Rams Key Points
- Los Angeles’ Matthew Stafford is expected to play
- The Rams averaged 21.6 points per game last season
- The Texans averaged 21.9 points per game last season
- The Texans were 5-4 SU on the road last season
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Our Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Rams Prediction
The Rams are the small favorite in this Week 1 game, but the Texans look to be a decent upset option. Houston and Los Angeles had identical records last season, but there has been some concern with Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. He is expected to play, but whether he will be 100% remains to be seen.
The Texans still have an elite quarterback in CJ Stroud and just signed running back Nick Chubb in the offseason. Chubb has admittedly dealt with injuries in his career, but when healthy, he can be a top running back in the league. Add in the fact that the Texans have Nico Collins to lead their wide receiver group, and our Los Angeles Rams vs Houston Texans prediction is: Houston Texans +3.Jackpot Pools
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