SoFi Stadium will play host to Monday's Round 1 NFL game between Los Angeles Rams and Houston Texans. The game kicks off at 6:25 am with Los Angeles Rams heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Los Angeles Rams vs. Houston Texans game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Monday September 8, 2025 at 6:25 am

Where: SoFi Stadium

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Los Angeles Rams vs Houston Texans Odds

Los Angeles Rams vs Houston Texans Preview

This is a tough game to get a read on because both of these sides have the talent to go to the Super Bowl, but they could also bottom out if one or two things goes wrong.

While he has been cleared to start this weekend, Matthew Stafford is going to be rusty after missing most of the offseason with a back injury and the Texans pass rush will be looking to get after him early.

If he can be protected, his skill group with Kyren Williams, Puka Nacua and Davante Adams are capable of having success against the opposing corners.

Conversely, Houston has shown flashes of being a special team, but like a lot of sides they were undone by injuries at the end of last season and they will be hoping a fresh start can vault them up to the next level.

Rather than trying to force a head to head pick, there is some value in the touchdown markets.

Despite being in a dysfunctional situation last year, Davante Adams scored eight touchdowns last season, six of which were in the final six games.

On the other side Nico Collins is a young receiver some are expecting to emerge as the top player at his position by the end of this season and he and Adams should be able to combine for a couple of scores.

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