Stetson Bennett Gets His First NFL Action for the Rams in a 34–17 Preseason Loss to the Chargers

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett (L) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Andrew Farmer during the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., on Aug. 12, 2023. Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo

INGLEWOOD, Calif.—Stetson Bennett has been playing under brighter spotlights in games with much higher stakes than a quiet NFL preseason contest.

The former Georgia star’s first pro game still gave him a new kind of thrill, and his solid outing should boost the Los Angeles Rams’ confidence in his ability to thrive at the next level.