The Los Angeles Rams boast a significant advantage heading into Week 1 against the Houston Texans, one that could lay a clear path to victory.

It's unclear who the immediate starter is over Mixon, so the Rams will likely see some combination of Dameon Pierce, Dare Ogunbowale, ex-Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb and fourth-round rookie Woody Marks. Chubb is listed as the team's second running back, but all four players have seen action in training camp and in the preseason.

Breaking: The Texans are not activating RB Joe Mixon by Tuesday’s 4 pm ET deadline, sources tell @AdamSchefter. This makes him ineligible to play at least the first four games this season due to an ankle injury and he will be moved to Reserve/Non-Football Injury, which… pic.twitter.com/5AMxHVCbKo