Texans-Rams Week 1 preview centers on Stroud and a revamped Houston offense facing a tough LA defense. Gardner-Johnson and Pitre bolster Houston’s secondary while Ersery steps into a large role on the offensive line as Mixon is sidelined. With Chubb and Marks handling backfield duties, Caley’s new scheme leans on Collins and a rookie Jaylin Noel substitute, making for a tight, run-heavy, high-leverage opener that could shape Houston’s early-season floor and ceiling.