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Texans Stalled in Opener, Fall to Rams 14-9 as Stroud Decries 'Lollygagging'

Stroud framed the defeat as a wake-up call on preparation.

Houston Texans fans catch an autographed cap from Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud before an NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025.
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) signs autographs for fans before an NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025.
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Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) tackles Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) after recovering his own fumble for a 5-yard loss during the first half of an NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025.

Overview

  • Houston failed to reach the end zone as Ka'imi Fairbairn supplied all nine points with three field goals.
  • C.J. Stroud went 19-for-27 for 188 yards with one interception and was pressured on 41.2% of dropbacks with three sacks.
  • Eleven penalties for 80 yards repeatedly stalled drives, including flags on the opening series under new coordinator Nick Caley.
  • A Dare Ogunbowale fumble at the Rams' 18 ended the final drive after a late two-minute push.
  • Injuries and coverage lapses compounded issues, with center Jake Andrews carted off during a shuffled line and Rams targets Davante Adams and Puka Nacua combining for 14 catches and 181 yards.