Stetson Bennett, CJ Daniels shine in Rams' preseason win over Saints
Key Points:
- Stetson Bennett took advantage of extended playing time in the Rams' 34-0 preseason win over the Saints, completing 19 of 31 passes for 181 yards and rushing for two touchdowns, showcasing his mobility and leadership on scoring drives.
- Rookie Ty Simpson had limited playing time due to the Saints' control of possession but completed 8 of 12 passes for 73 yards and led a touchdown drive, while the Rams' quarterback competition to back up Matthew Stafford remains undecided.
- Wide receiver CJ Daniels caught eight passes for 68 yards, showing improvement and patience after a slower preseason debut, while running back Jarquez Hunter rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.
- Defensive standout Wesley Bailey impressed with a sack, forced fumble, and four quarterback hits, and the Rams' secondary contributed significantly with interceptions by Al’Zillion Hamilton and Alex Cook, the latter returning one 100 yards for a touchdown.
- Kicker Harrison Mevis continued his perfect preseason kicking with two field goals, and punter Ethan Evans averaged 48.5 yards on two punts, indicating strong special teams performance.