Rams Open Season at No. 10, Face ranked Texans in Week 1
Los Angeles Rams enter the 2025 NFL season ranked 10.8 on average across six major sports media outlets, a drop of five positions from last week’s ranking of 8.The team’s ranking reflects a competitive landscape and heightened expectations following a strong preseason.
This shift in power rankings underscores the Rams’ position as a team too watch in the NFC West, with their Week 1 matchup against the Houston Texans – currently averaging a rank of 15 – offering an early test. The Rams’ performance against the Texans will be closely scrutinized as analysts assess their potential for a deep playoff run. A strong start could solidify their standing among the league’s elite, while a stumble could lead to further adjustments in the rankings.
The Rams’ rankings vary considerably across different publications. ESPN currently ranks them highest at 8, while Yahoo! Sports places them at 14. CBS Sports experienced the largest shift in opinion, dropping the Rams five positions to 13. The average high ranking is 8 (ESPN), and the average low ranking is 14 (Yahoo! Sports).
Here’s a breakdown of individual outlet rankings as of September 4, 2025:
NFL.com: 13
ESPN.com: 8
Yahoo! Sports: 14
Bleacher Report: 12
Sports Illustrated: 16
CBS Sports: 15
The Houston Texans, the Rams’ Week 1 opponent, are ranked as follows:
NFL.com: 13
ESPN.com: 17
Yahoo! Sports: 17
Bleacher Report: 12
Sports Illustrated: 16
CBS Sports: 15
The Rams will face the Texans on September 8, 2025, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
