The Los Angeles Rams absolutely demolished the New Orleans Saints this past Saturday, racking up a stunning 34-0 preseason victory at SoFi Stadium. This wasn’t just some ho-hum exhibition game, folks. What we saw from the Rams’ quarterback duo, Ty Simpson and Stetson Bennett, has got to make every team on their schedule take notice, because these guys look primed.
Bennett’s Legs Take Over in a First Half Blitz
Stetson Bennett came out swinging, playing the entire first half and even sticking around for parts of the third quarter. He was locked in, leading the Rams on an incredible four scoring drives in just the first half. Two of those drives ended in touchdowns, and the other two in field goals, showing some real clutch playmaking. But let me tell you what really blew up the box score: Bennett wasn’t just slinging it. This dude did some serious damage with his legs around the goal line, punching in two rushing touchdowns himself! We’re talking a one-yard sneak and an eight-yard sprint to the end zone. That kind of dual-threat ability from a quarterback in a preseason game is straight-up electric. The guy just knows how to find the end zone.
Simpson Steps Up, Combined QB Effort Shows Promise
When Ty Simpson took the reins in the third quarter, he didn’t miss a beat. Simpson steered the Rams to another touchdown drive in the fourth quarter, putting an exclamation point on the team’s dominant performance. He completed four passes on that scoring march, including a slick 24-yard pass play to tight end Dan Villari that showed off some real connection. Combined, Simpson and Bennett threw for 254 yards. What really stands out? Zero interceptions from either of them. They played clean, they played efficient, and they moved the ball down the field against a Saints team that just looked lost. A 34-0 shutout in preseason? That’s not just luck, that’s a statement.
Now, both Bennett and Simpson are absolutely due for more chances to shine in the final preseason game. The Rams are set to face off against the Los Angeles Chargers this Thursday to wrap up their preseason slate. After that, it’s the real deal: Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia. If these quarterbacks keep playing like this, the Rams are going to be a fascinating team to watch when the regular season kicks off. Get ready, because these guys just showed a glimpse of what’s coming!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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