INGLEWOOD, Calif. – The Rams' defense came up clutch in the team's season-opening victory over the Texans. After tight end Colby Parkinson fumbled at Houston's 12-yard line, the Texans drove down the field, but inside linebacker Nate Landman punched the ball out of running back Dare Ogunbowale's hands, and the Rams retained possession and ran out the clock to secure a 14-9 win.

Head coach Sean McVay, quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Puka Nacua spoke with local media after the game. Here are the most significant quotes and talking points from those press conferences:

"We always talk about practice, performance and preparation equaling game reality. That's what (Landman's) done. He has gotten more punch-outs than anybody. He has just a great feel for it. He's so intention

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