The NFL season is finally here, and the Houston Texans open their 2025 campaign with a marquee matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Two strong teams square off in what promises to be one of the most compelling Week 1 games on the schedule.

Voice of the Texans Marc Vandermeer and John Harris broke down the key storylines heading into Sunday's 3:25 p.m. CT kickoff. Here's what they're watching for when these evenly-matched teams collide.

The Stakes Are High

"This is a really tough opponent for a tough Texans team," Vandermeer noted. "These are two contenders basically going at it in Week 1."

The matchup feels particularly significant given how close these teams are in most national power rankings. Some analysts give the edge to Los Angeles, others favor Houston, with injury concerns pla

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