Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett heats up before a preseason video game versus the Houston Texans on Saturday. Bennett did not play in the Rams' 17-15 loss. (Eric Gay/ Associated Press)
Here are 7 takeaways from the Rams' 17-15 preseason loss to the Houston Texans on Saturday at NRG Stadium.
Stetson Bennett on track to be backup QB
Rams coach Sean McVay did not take any opportunities.
With veteran Jimmy Garoppolo suspended by the NFL for the very first 2 video games, Bennett remained in line to support Matthew Stafford in the Sept. 8 opener at Detroit. After the very first 2 preseason video games– both of which consisted of several turnovers by Bennett that ended up being moot when he tossed fourth-quarter goal passes– McVay had actually not dedicated to that circumstance, stating Bennett was still being examined.
McVay comprised his mind and kept Bennett out of the line up versus the Texans.
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“He got a body of work in regards to both of those video games going from wire to wire,” McVay informed press reporters in Houston after the video game. “I believe he's done truly well in a few of the practice settings.
“When you do take a look at it, you're undoubtedly extremely lucky to have Jimmy that will be returning on Week 3. He's done enough that we feel excellent about him for those very first couple weeks.”
On Saturday, Dresser Winn played every breeze and finished 9 of 16 passes for 72 lawns. He hurried for 20 lawns in 3 brings.
The Rams completed the preseason with a 2-1 record.
Alaric Jackson's suspension puts Warren McClendon Jr. in the offensive take on rotation
Rams offending deal with Warren McClendon Jr. bases on the sideline throughout training school in July. (Ryan Sun/ Associated Press)
Beginning left deal with Alaric Jackson is suspended for the very first 2 video games for breaching the NFL's individual conduct policy. Combined with Garoppolo's circumstance, that opens 2 lineup areas.
“Obviously, you desire those guys to be readily available,” McVay stated. “We prepare for those guys being aspects for our football group, and they'll be back in Week 3. In the meantime, it does offer us 2 additional areas.”
Deal with Rob Havenstein has actually been sidelined because early in training camp due to the fact that of an ankle injury. If Havenstein can play in the opener, veteran Joe Noteboom or McClendon, a second-year pro, will begin at left deal with. Regardless, McClendon will begin or play a swing take on function.
That ended up being apparent when McVay kept McClendon sidelined versus the Texans.
AJ Arcuri began at left deal with, Conor McDermott at best take on.
Omar Speights will make the lineup
Speights, an undrafted totally free representative linebacker from Louisiana State, did not bet the Texans.
Basic supervisor Les Snead stated throughout the tv broadcast that Speights was not just slated to make the 53-man lineup,
