Rams Texans Kick Off 2025 NFL Season Opener

The Los Angeles Rams are set to open their 2025-26 NFL season at home against the Houston Texans, a matchup between two recent playoff teams. The Rams have bolstered their offense with the acquisition of star receiver Davante Adams, who will join Puka Nacua to form a potent receiving duo, while veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford aims to overcome recent injuries and reach new personal bests this season. Despite Stafford missing nearly a month of training camp due to a back injury and blood clots, he is healthy and ready to face a Texans defense led by elite pass rushers Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter. The Texans, led by quarterback CJ Stroud playing locally for the first time, are eager to rebound from a tough previous season and will debut Nick Caley as their offensive coordinator, who previously coached for the Rams. The season opener will be televised locally in Southern California and much of Texas but not nationally, with kickoff scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS. Both teams have strong playoff pedigrees, making this a highly anticipated and competitive season opener.