Rams-Chargers preseason final score

The Los Angeles Rams secured a 23-22 preseason victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Quarterback Stetson Bennett played the entire game for the Rams and threw the game-winning touchdown pass in the final seconds.

While the Rams didn't dominate as they did in their previous preseason game against Dallas, their defense limited the Chargers' starting offense, led by Justin Herbert, to a field goal on their only drive. This performance kept the game close enough for the late comeback.

Bennett impressed overall during the preseason game, appearing potentially viable as an NFL quarterback for the first time in his career, though he did throw an interception. His long-term NFL prospects remain uncertain, but he is expected to stay with the Rams for at least another season, especially given the uncertainty surrounding Matthew Stafford's early-season status.

Rams coach Aubrey Pleasant declined to comment on Stafford after the game, referring questions to Sean McVay's upcoming media session. The team's apparent quarterback plan, should Stafford be unavailable, would start with Jimmy Garoppolo, with Bennett potentially as the third option. Bennett may start again next week against Cleveland, making the Rams' backup quarterback spots a situation to watch.

The game highlighted differing preseason approaches: the Chargers played some starters, including Herbert, while the Rams rested their starters. The Rams' backups performed well, suggesting the team may have greater depth than in recent years.

The Rams have one final preseason tune-up game next week against the Cleveland Browns. Their primary concern remains whether Matthew Stafford will be ready to play in Week 1 of the regular season against the Houston Texans.