Week 1 at SoFi pits Matthew Stafford and a revamped Rams line against a Houston squad led by CJ Stroud and a disruptive pass rush. Stafford returns from a back issue with a healthier supporting cast and a run-leaning plan to keep the pocket clean, while Houston brings Will Anderson Jr. and Derek Stingley Jr. to force mistakes and flip field position.

Devonte Adams anchors a Rams receiving corps as Stroud’s test comes from a Texans secondary that can bait and contest, especially with Kamari Lassiter and CJ Gardner-Johnson patrolling the back end. Fantasy angles lean into Stafford-Adams, Adams’ target share, and Stroud’s quick-release dynamics against a stout Rams front.

Watch the chess match: Stingley vs Adams, Lassiter vs Rams’ receivers, and how Houston’s edge pressure shapes Stafford’s options. This opener could spark multiple DFS pivots and streaming picks for Week 1.