Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Rams preview: Date, kick-off time, news, prediction and how to watch the NFL on DAZN

The Los Angeles Rams host the Houston Texans in a Week 1 battle between two teams eager to move past last season’s Divisional Round heartbreak.

Here's everything you need to know about the Texans vs Rams opener.

Texans vs Rams date, start time

Houston will be without star running back Joe Mixon, sidelined by a July foot injury, leaving quarterback C.J. Stroud and top target Nico Collins under added pressure to carry their offense.

That task won’t come easy against a fearsome Rams defensive front featuring Braden Fiske, Kobie Turner, and 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year Jared Verse.

Los Angeles has injury concerns of its own, with veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford battling back issues throughout the preseason. Whether he can be at his best and get the ball in the hands of talented wideouts Puka Nacua and Davante Adams remains to be seen.

If Stafford isn’t at full strength, expect the Rams to lean heavily on running back Kyren Williams, fresh off an offseason extension, to test a Houston defense that counts dynamic edge duo Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter among their best players.

Even in Week 1, with both teams pushing for the playoffs, the implications of this game are hard to ignore.

• Date: Sunday, September 7
• Kick-off: 9.25pm BST / 4.25pm ET / 1.25pm PT

Where is Texans vs Rams?

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (CA)

Prediction

Homefield advantage makes the Rams slight favourites, but it's hard to ignore the health concerns surrounding the Rams' QB.

If Stafford's injury holds him back, Stroud and the Texans could edge this one and narrow the series, which the Rams currently lead 4-1-0. If Stafford is fit enough to perform at his usual level, LA's defense, although talented, will have its hands full containing Nacua, Adams, and company.

Let's assume we see the typical Stafford.

Texans 17 - 30 Rams

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