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Bennett Shows Readiness as Stafford's Backup

Stetson Bennett IV appears ready to serve as Matthew Stafford's understudy after a solid preseason performance against the Saints.

Stetson Bennett IV showed he's prepared to be the Los Angeles Rams' backup quarterback after completing 19 of 31 passes for 181 yards and scoring two rushing touchdowns in the team's 34-0 preseason win over the Saints. Coach Sean McVay praised Bennett's improvement, noting his command, decision-making, and ability to use his legs effectively.

With Jimmy Garoppolo no longer with the team and rookie first-rounder Ty Simpson still developing, Bennett's strong performance suggests he's the primary backup option. The caveat is that Bennett hasn't taken a snap in a regular-season game in three seasons, having developed exclusively through preseason contests. cricket-info.homes