The Los Angeles Rams’ preseason concludes with coaches’ and lineup decisions that increasingly shape expectations for the team’s No. 2 quarterback behind Matthew Stafford. Multiple reports describe a shift based on who is dressed or starts in late preseason games, with Ty Simpson given the starting role in the preseason finale while Stetson Bennett does not play.
Yahoo Sports and the New York Post each report that Bennett is receiving second-team work and that his performances in earlier preseason action are viewed as a key reason he is leading the competition. One New York Post account says Bennett’s stronger statement comes after outplaying Simpson in a 34–0 win over the Saints, while another notes that Sean McVay does not formally name a QB2 but that decisions suggest Bennett has the edge. Other Yahoo Sports coverage emphasizes practice reps and tactical context, while one outlet also stresses that McVay says the decision is still not officially resolved.
Across the reports, the main difference is how firmly each outlet interprets the signs: some frame the situation as essentially settled, while others stress McVay’s comments that no final determination is made for the regular season.
