Last season, the Los Angeles Rams had a rare opportunity going into Week 18. By beating the Arizona Cardinals and getting some much-needed help from the Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings, and Washington Commanders, LA clinched the NFC, despite leading the Seattle Seahawks by just one game.

It was a modest goal. After being sidelined all of training camp, all Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford desired was for his sore back to heal in time for the season opener.

The Texans are heavy favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 10.5 points.