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Top Rams News: Previews and predictions for Rams vs. Texans in Week 1

Throughout the regular season, theRams.com will be taking a look around the internet for the top Rams headlines of the day. Here's a look at what's out there on Saturday, Sept. 6 about your Los Angeles Rams before their Week 1 home game against the Houston Texans on Sunday at 1:25 p.m. pacific time.

Experts make their predictions for Week 1

Here's a collection of analysts' predictions and previews for Rams-Texans:

  • Three out of five NFL.com analysts picked the Rams to beat the Texans. Read why Dan Parr chose the Rams here.
  • Six out of seven Sports Illustrated staffers picked the Rams to win against Houston. All of their Week 1 predictions can be seen here.
  • 10 out of 11 ESPN experts chose the Rams to come out on top on Sunday. Picks for every game can be viewed here.

Preview coverage from therams.com

Other preview coverage heading into Week 11

  • LA Times' Gary Klein on the impact of L.A.'s continuity on special teams
    • "We all work really well with each other. We all know exactly what each other's do's and don'ts are, what makes each other better." - Ethan Evans
  • The Associated Press' Dan Greenspan on how the Rams expect their defense to take a step forward this season
    • "A stout defensive front can negate even the best scheming, and that is where Shula's unit is expected to make significant improvements in his second year. Defensive tackle Kobie Turner and outside linebacker Byron Young is each going into his third professional season, Verse and defensive tackle Braden Fiske should build on strong rookie campaigns, and steady veteran Poona Ford was signed in free agency." - Greenspan
  • ESPN's Sarah Barshop on Matthew Stafford's outlook ahead of Year 17
    • "At this point in my career, I'm trying to do everything I can to make sure that when the season comes around, I'm as fresh both physically and mentally as I possibly can be. I feel like (McVay) feels that way too. And so it's been a great collaboration, being able to figure out what works for both of us, but also the team." - Stafford

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