Overview

• Kickoff is 4:25 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium on CBS, with streaming on Fubo and Paramount+ where available.
• The betting line favors Los Angeles by 3.5 points entering the game.
• Houston ruled out Christian Kirk and Braxton Berrios with hamstring injuries, while Ed Ingram is questionable; the Rams listed no notable designations.
• Analysts highlight the Rams’ pass rush against Houston’s largely rebuilt offensive line as a key factor for C.J. Stroud’s protection.
• A local preview projects a 27–17 Rams win, citing Joe Mixon’s PUP status and uncertainty in the Texans’ run game.