Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett warms up before a preseason game against the Houston Texans on Saturday. Bennett did not play in the Rams’ 17-15 loss. (Eric Gay / Associated Press)
Here are seven 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
Coach Sean McVay did not take any chances.
With veteran Jimmy Garoppolo suspended by the NFL for the first two games, Bennett was in line to back up Matthew Stafford in the Sept. 8 opener at Detroit. But after the first two preseason games, McVay had not committed to that scenario, saying Bennett was still being evaluated.
McVay, however, apparently made up his mind and kept Bennett out of harm’s way against the Texans.
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Dresser Winn played every snap and completed nine of 16 passes for 72 yards.
The Rams finished the preseason with a 2-1 record.
Bennett led the Rams to victories over the Dallas Cowboys and the Chargers, overcoming turnovers in both games to pass for fourth-quarter touchdowns.
“He’s done what it’s taken to earn his spot,” general manager Les Snead said during the television broadcast.
Alaric Jackson’s suspension puts Warren McClendon Jr. in the offensive tackle rotation
Rams offensive tackle Warren McClendon Jr. stands on the sideline during training camp in July. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press)
Starting left tackle Alaric Jackson is suspended for the first two games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.
“It’s tough news, but we’ve been able to get a lot of depth that we wouldn’t get otherwise,” McVay said during the television broadcast of the game. “So we’re going to keep it moving, and we’ll welcome him back when he’s able to return in Week 3.”
Right tackle Rob Havenstein has been sidelined since early in training camp because of an ankle injury. If Havenstein can play in the opener, veteran Joe Noteboom or McClendon,…
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