The Los Angeles Rams didn’t just win big on Saturday, they absolutely throttled the New Orleans Saints 34-0 in what was a total defensive and offensive clinic out at SoFi Stadium. They’ve now ripped through their first two preseason matchups with seriously dominant showings on both sides of the ball. But even with that kind of crushing victory, something felt off, didn’t it? The coaching staff barely gave quarterback Ty Simpson any reps, and honestly, that’s just flat-out disappointing after all the buzz around him last week.
Stetson Bennett Steps Up Big Time
Okay, so let’s talk about Stetson Bennett for a minute. After rookie QB Ty Simpson basically stole the show last week against the Chiefs, Bennett got the lion’s share of snaps this time around. His arm wasn’t exactly lighting up the scoreboard, clocking in at a 77.5 passer rating after completing only 19-of-31 passes. Pretty average, which, let’s be real, is kinda his on-brand passing style. BUT. Dude didn’t turn the ball over, and he absolutely contributed on the ground, pulling off two rushing touchdowns! We’re talking two carries for nine yards, both finding the endzone, including a slick eight-yard scamper with just over two minutes left in the second quarter. That’s pure clutch, man! For a guy fighting for his NFL future, this game was everything he desperately needed. He likely secured that Matthew Stafford backup spot, proving he’s still worth a damn in this league.
Hunter and Daniels Explode When It Matters
And hey, it wasn’t just Bennett making moves. Jarquez Hunter and CJ Daniels absolutely flipped the script this week, too. Last game, they were quiet while other guys shined. This time? Hunter went off, rushing for a team-high 68 yards on 12 carries and punching in a touchdown late in the fourth quarter. That’s the kind of consistent production you want from a running back behind Kyren Williams and Blake Corum, especially after Dean Connors looked like he was applying pressure. And Daniels? He blew past his measly 18 receiving yards from Kansas City, ending Saturday’s game with 68 yards on eight catches, both team highs! These are exactly the games players need when they’re fighting for a roster spot, trying to earn snaps alongside established guys like Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. It proves again that the Rams have a wealth of young talent ready to explode and step up at any given time. What a problem to have, right?
So, yeah, two dominant preseason wins, 34-0 this week, and a ton of young talent showing out. It’s undoubtedly a great problem to have as they head into the season, but seriously, what’s up with Simpson? We’ll see how they handle reps and the QB depth next when the Rams get ready for the Battle for LA against the Chargers on Thursday. If this kind of dominant offense and defense keeps up, that game is gonna be absolutely WILD.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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