Houston finishes its preseason record at 1-3 with its only win coming against the Detroit Lions.
That was the only time the Texans’ offense reached the end zone.
After trading 3-and-outs, the Rams answered with a nine-play, 72-yard touchdown drive, capped by John Wolford rolling to his right to find Kendall Blanton for a 12-yard touchdown throw.
Ka'imi Fairbairn's 39-yard FG gave the Texans a 10-7 lead over the Rams with 3:03 to go in the 2nd quarter.
Houston never led or scored again.
The second half was all Rams.
Justin Davis scored on a 5-yard touchdown run in the third quarter to put the Rams ahead. They added a two-point conversion.
The Rams scored again on a 15-yard touchdown pass from Wolford to Nsimba Webster.
Thursday night’s game was a chance for players on the fringes of the roster to make their last impressions before rosters are finalized Saturday afternoon.
Up Next:
The Houston Texans open up the regular season on September 9th, at 6:10 pm, against the New Orleans Saints