Rams win Week 1 over Texans in a gritty, late-clinching 24-20 victory as Stafford and McVay navigate an offseason absence and still pull the right levers in crunch time. The win quiets chemistry chatter and signals a serious NFC pulse, with L.A. heading to Tennessee next. ESPN’s Week 1 picks against L.A. are highlighted, fueling a subplot about external chatter versus on-field results.