The Los Angeles Rams opened their season by defeating the Houston Texans 14-9 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on September 7, 2025. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford passed for 245 yards and a touchdown.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford walks off the field after defeating the Houston Texans 14-9 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on September 7, 2025. Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud warms up before the game. Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI

Stafford throws the ball over his lineman in the first quarter. Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI

Rams reciever Puka Nacua (R) is tackled by Texans safety Calen Bullock during the second quarter. Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI

Rams running back Kyren Williams points at his teammates after scoring a second-quarter touchdown. Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI

Stroud can't elude the sack by the Rams' Omar Speights during the second quarter. Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI

Williams backs into the end zone for a second quarter touchdown. Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI

Nacua eludes the tackle of Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr in the third quarter. Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI

Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair causes Rams receiver Colby Parkinson to fumble the ball in the third quarter. Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI

Rams safety Kamren Kinchens intercepts a fourth quarter pass in front of Texans receiver Jaylin Noel. Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI

Rams Head Coach Sean McVay watches warmups before the game. Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI