What Texans Fans Can Learn from the Rams’ Dominant 2025 Linebacker Corps

The Los Angeles Rams put together one of the NFL’s most disruptive linebacker groups in 2025, and for fans of the Houston Texans, their performance offers a glimpse into what elite second-level play can look like. A new collection of the season’s best images shows the Rams’ linebackers producing sacks, interceptions, tackles for loss, and even a defensive touchdown—impact moments that shaped their season and showcased the value of a dynamic linebacker unit.

The photo series highlights how the Rams’ defenders played fast, tackled cleanly, and closed games with momentum-shifting plays. For Houston fans hoping to see the Texans continue building a defense capable of matching top NFL units, the Rams provide a useful case study.

Why It Matters for the Texans

Houston’s defense took major strides recently, but the next leap forward hinges on finding consistent disruption from the linebacker position. The Texans have young talent with upside, but the Rams’ 2025 tape shows how much a defense improves when linebackers can cover tight ends, stop the run, and force turnovers.

Rams linebackers delivered timely pressure, made open-field tackles, and turned broken plays into highlight moments. Those traits translate directly to team success and are areas the Texans can emphasize as they shape their roster ahead of next season.

What’s Next

Expect Houston to continue investing in rangy, versatile linebackers who can handle today’s NFL offenses. With the AFC stacked with elite quarterbacks, the Texans need defenders who can erase mismatches and create extra possessions.

Whether through the draft, free agency, or internal development, Houston’s path toward a top-tier defense will likely mirror the traits seen in the Rams’ standout 2025 unit.

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