Texans lose season opener to Rams, 14-9, citing penalties and injuries as key issues.

The Houston Texans lost their season opener to the Los Angeles Rams, 14-9, despite leading at halftime. Quarterback C.J. Stroud criticized the team's effort, citing 11 penalties for 80 yards and a lack of scoring in the second half. Key players were also sidelined due to injuries. The Texans will need to improve their offensive performance and reduce penalties to compete against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their next game.