"Stafford started slow but the 17th-year pro played well enough and etched his name further into the NFL record book as the Rams hung on to defeat the Texans 14-9 before 71,346 at SoFi Stadium. Stafford passed for 245 yards and a touchdown. He was not at his absolute best. But after sitting out all of training camp and several weeks of preseason practices, his ability to start and finish the game was a victory unto itself."
"New linebacker Nate Landman made the play of the game in the final two minutes when he punched the ball out of running back Dare Ogunbowale's hands for a fumble that was recovered by Braden Fiske, preserving the victory. Cornerback Cobie Durant intercepted a pass and Byron Young and Tyler Davis had sacks for a defense that limited the Texans to three field goals."
"Running back Kyren Williams rushed for a touchdown and tight end Davis Allen caught a touchdown pass for an offense that saw the debut of receiver Davante Adams. Sunday's game marked the start of the Rams' 10th season in Los Angeles since returning from St. Louis. Their performance did not exactly rate as a 10. But McVay will take it."
Matthew Stafford started the season despite back problems and completed 21 of 29 passes for 245 yards and a touchdown, surpassing 60,000 career passing yards to become the 10th player to reach the milestone. The Rams defeated the Houston Texans 14-9 at SoFi Stadium, with Kyren Williams rushing for a touchdown and Davis Allen catching a touchdown pass. Receiver Davante Adams debuted with four catches for 51 yards while Nacua had 10 receptions for 130 yards. Defensive plays late in the game—Nate Landman's forced fumble recovered by Braden Fiske and an interception by Cobie Durant—preserved the win. Byron Young and Tyler Davis recorded sacks, and the Texans were limited to three field goals.
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