Overview

• Houston visits Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 4:25 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium, with the game on CBS and available to stream on Fubo.
• BetMGM lists the Rams -3 with a -140 moneyline and an over/under of 44.5 points.
• ESPN’s model gives Los Angeles roughly a 56% chance to win, reflecting only a modest edge.
• USA TODAY’s expert panel leans Rams against the spread, though some back Houston, and external models diverge with Bookies.com favoring Texans plus the points, Sports Betting Dime projecting Texans by three, and Dimers calling Rams 23-20.
• Matthew Stafford is expected to play, Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is expected back, Rams tackle Alaric Jackson is on track to start, and Davante Adams is set for his Rams debut, with a key matchup spotlight on rookie LT Aireontae Ersery versus OLB Jared Verse.