Texans vs. Rams first quarter recap
Texans 6th drive (3 plays, -3 yards, 1:31) — RB Scottie Phillips actually got a carry, but it only went for two yards as Houston went three-and-out.
Rams 6th drive (4 plays, 14 yards, 1:47) — The Texans defense shockingly held the Rams to just one first down, but it was more to Los Angeles’ lack of execution more than anything else.
Texans 7th drive (3 plays, -9 yards, 1:19) — Houston goes three-and-out.
Rams 7th drive (3 plays, 79 yards, 1:31) — QB Matthew Stafford tossed it up for WR Van Jefferson for a 68-yard gain. WR Cooper Kupp finished the drive off two plays later with a scoring reception of his own. Rams, 31-0
Texans 8th drive (3 plays, -7 yards, 2:01) — Houston goes three-and-out, their fifth of the game and their third consecutive to start the second half.
Rams 8th drive () — Los Angeles continued to work the Texans, and the best play to illustrate how the game, the week, and the season has gone is a third-and-2 from the Houston 38-yard line. WR Ben Skowronek caught a dump off a couple yards behind the line of scrimmage, a Texans defender completely missed a tackle, and picked up the yardage. WR Robert Woods then took an end-around the left side for a 16-yard touchdown. Rams, 38-0
Texans 9th drive (3 plays, 5 yards, 0:51) — The Texans hand off to Phillips for four yards.