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August 18, 2025 at 3:34 pm in reply to: alaric jackson … blood clots? DJ Humphries … any good? #157566
znModeratorSarah Barshop@sarahbarshop
Sean McVay said LT Alaric Jackson (blood clots) is “on track” in his rehab and the team looks forward “to getting him out on the field sooner than later.” Jackson is still restricted in terms of what he can do in team drills.“He is in great shape right now,” McVay said.
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from https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/los-angeles-sean-mcvay-matthew-stafford-alaric-jackson-terrance-ferguson
Alaric Jackson
I asked McVay about where Alaric Jackson was in his recovery.
McVay stated Jackson was doing great and that he remains on track to return. He’s physically active but there’s restrictions pertaining to his return to team activity.
McVay stated Jackson was in great mental and physical shape, taking his recovery seriously. He remains week to week.
znModeratorWho are going to be the 5th and 6th receivers?
The top 4 are Nacua, Adams, Atwell, and Whittington.
Here are the receivers who caught passes Saturday? (And several looked great doing it btw). Alphabetical order:
Britain Covey
Tru Edwards
Konata Mumpfield
Brennan Presley
Xavier Smith
Drake Stoops
Mario WilliamsFWIW, only Edwards is a tall guy–6’2. He caught the game winning TD. Mumpfield is 5’11. The rest are 5’9 or 5’8. Edwards btw is the son of a former receiver for the Steelers, Troy Edwards.
The standouts (in no particular order) were Edwards, Mumpfield, Presley, Smith, and Williams.
Covey, Smith, and Williams are also returners, so that’s a factor. So btw is Schrader.
znModeratorWhat a great, yet terrible, problem McVay has! He's going to have to cut talented WRs, OL, LBs, DLs and even CBs. Some talented guys will not make this team…. https://t.co/ONTfbyJvKw
— Richard Ramsey (@Richard95549251) August 18, 2025
August 17, 2025 at 9:24 pm in reply to: Just a thread for different kindsa interesting things #157560znModerator9. Holtsós is a magical place in Iceland where a green field, a yellow river, a black beach, and the ocean meet. pic.twitter.com/1jdKLFeb8u
— James Lucas (@JamesLucasIT) August 17, 2025
znModerator“Who needs Randy Moss!?”
Brennan Presley had a game he will never forget! Over 100 yards receiving, including this miraculous Hail Mary snatch! At 5’8. Strong hands!
The set up for the game winning TD pic.twitter.com/Siim7vbBqj
— RAMS ON FILM (@RamsOnFilm) August 17, 2025
znModeratorThe depth and quality of talent on the Rams roster continues to shine, backing up what’s been said all along. Unlike some teams, the Rams only use the preseason to evaluate players who aren’t starters or primary backups. Even so, their depth players have proven to be among the NFL’s top preseason performers.
znModeratorP Ethan Evans – Gross punting average
Ethan Evans has punted five times this preseason and is averaging 63.4 yards per punt. That’s an enormous accomplishment, as he’s nearly seven yards ahead of the next closest punter, Kansas City’s Matt Araiza. But not everything is perfect. Thanks to poor punt coverage, Evans’ net average sits at just 38.0 yards per punt, ranking him among the worst in the NFL.
znModeratorstrike!!!
nice pass pro by line 7-man protection with back leaking out late
and a money throw vs Cov-3 buzz pic.twitter.com/9MDferMTea— Jim Youngblood 53 (@53_jim70721) August 17, 2025
full speed — in-out-in
made CB think "corner" but pic.twitter.com/Suz0cd3Yju— Jim Youngblood 53 (@53_jim70721) August 17, 2025
znModeratorESPN ranked the Rams linebacker corps dead last at 32… but there’s no way this group is the worst in the NFL. Young, hungry, and ready to prove it. 💪🐏#RamsHouse #NFLRankings #Linebackers #LARams #Underdogs pic.twitter.com/biDXFId3rZ
— LAFB Network (@LAFBNetwork) August 17, 2025
znModeratorDelivering to an endzone near you. 📬 pic.twitter.com/mjQqtUwbvo
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) August 17, 2025
znModeratorStetson Bennett, grip it and rip it for a touchdown
hard to throw a pass any better
safety from the right hash couldn't get there, also pretty flat angle, but still wouldn't have gotten it there. pic.twitter.com/sXG1NdHUXX
— Jim Youngblood 53 (@53_jim70721) August 17, 2025
znModeratorHey, throw a pick, get your nose in their to make a tackle Stetson Bennett takes two shots … but no big deal — leads Rams to preseason win anyway pic.twitter.com/mwEaeJUIjT
— Jim Youngblood 53 (@53_jim70721) August 17, 2025
znModeratorI think the Chargers had the better Uniforms in this one. Sad to say it, but i have to be honest.
Well I think that evens out.
The Rams get the last minute drive to win a 4th quarter comeback in a series that had 2 4th down conversions, including a 38 yard completion on 4th and 10. That series also included heroic play from completely obscure depth receivers. The Rams then win with 5 seconds left. Even if it’s the pre-season, what they showed in fire and character on that drive was impressive.
And the Chargers get the better uniform.
That’s fair.
znModeratorRams PFF grades: Top 5 offense
OL KT Leveston: 89.8
OL Justin Dedich: 85.5
WR Xavier Smith: 76.3
WR Mario Williams: 73.9
WR Brennan Presley: 72.9Leveston allowed one pressure, which was a QB hit, but he was excellent in the run game. He had a team-high 93.6 run-blocking grade.
Dedich allowed zero pressures and also had an 81.1 run-blocking grade.
A trio of receivers was also among the Rams’ top players, which should be no surprise based on the big plays each guy made.
Rams PFF grades: Top 5 defense
OLB Keir Thomas: 90.2
DT Desjuan Johnson: 85.1
DT Jack Heflin: 78.0
LB Elias Neal: 77.4
CB A.J. Green III: 75.4Thomas had one pressure in the win and also had a tackle, continuing to play well this preseason in limited action.
Johnson had a total of five pressures, two more than any other Rams player. It was a great performance by the former seventh-rounder.
Heflin stood out against the run with a 76.8 run-defense grade, as did Neal with his team-high 79.4 grade in that department.
Green’s coverage was outstanding, allowing just one catch on five targets with two pass breakups.
znModeratorYoung receivers are giving coaches a lot to think about
It’s easy to get caught up in preseason hype when it comes to receivers, but this summer has shown how deep the Rams are at that position. Brennan Presley had 102 yards on six catches, Smith had 49 yards on four catches, Mario Williams caught a 38-yard touchdown pass on a post route and Tru Edwards caught the game-winner – one of several tough grabs by the rookie.
There’s a chance none of the young guys like Presley, Williams or Edwards will make the team, but they’re at least giving the coaching staff something to think about. You just never know what will happen after the top six receivers on the roster.
znModeratorImpossible decisions loom at cornerback
Good luck to the Rams when it comes to deciding which cornerbacks will make the 53-man roster. We know the starters are locked in and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. is just about a sure bet, too. But after that, it’s wide open.
A.J. Green staked his claim for a roster spot on Saturday with two pass breakups. Cam Lampkin wasn’t perfect but he was great in the opener last week. Charles Woods had a nice deflection on a deep ball over the middle and even Derion Kendrick had tight coverage on an incompletion where he got a hand on it, too.
Shaun Jolly seems to be falling behind a bit but regardless, the Rams have so many tough calls at this position.
znModeratorPreseason takeaways: Rams QB Stetson Bennett IV solidifies roster spot
Bennett throws three touchdowns and caps a 10-play drive with a strike to Tru Edwards with five seconds left as the Rams edge the Chargers 23-22Adam Grosbard
INGLEWOOD — Here are five takeaways from the Rams’ 23-22 preseason win over the Chargers:
Comeback kid
The smile on Mike LaFleur’s face as Stetson Bennett IV got to the sideline said it all.
Bennett had just unleashed a laser, hitting receiver Mario Williams in stride for a 38-yard touchdown. LaFleur’s face was red and stretched wide as he greeted the quarterback back to the sidelines, eyes wrinkled in mirth at the accuracy of the throw.
Bennett followed up his steady preseason debut with another strong effort. He completed 28 of 40 passes for 324 yards and three touchdowns. He led the Rams on a nine-play touchdown drive to open the game against the Chargers’ starting defense, hitting rookie Konata Mumpfield on play-action for a touchdown.
But it was the way that Bennett shook off his one mistake that really stood out. Bennett threw an interception to a defensive tackle dropping into coverage in the fourth quarter. After chasing down and making the tackle, Bennett was able to reset and eventually lead the Rams on a game-winning, 10-play drive.
“I think it’s very important when you give up an interception the way you do in that situation and then you come back and you just respond, that’s what life’s about and that’s what we want to see specifically from a quarterback,” assistant head coach Aubrey Pleasant said. “We’ve all seen him win a couple national championships in college and you see some of that thread work with his confidence and his belief in his teammates.”
He started the two-minute drill with a chunk play to Mark Redman, picking up 15 yards. He converted two fourth downs, including a 40-yard gain to Brennan Presley, the undrafted rookie leaping up and using strong hands to make the catch in double coverage.
Then Bennett fired a bullet to Tru Edwards for the game-winning score with five seconds left, solidifying his hold on a roster spot in the process.
“It was pretty cool, I’m not going to lie,” Bennett said. “Because I was tired out there. That was a hard-fought one and … it was pretty sweet.”
Secondary concerns
As the battle for the final cornerback job continues, veteran A.J. Green and second-year undrafted player Charles Woods probably made the best cases for the roster spot. Green responded well to an early mistake letting a receiver behind with two pass breakups, including one on a fade route at the goal line. And Woods had strong coverage on two key plays, a third-down play at the end of the second quarter and a two-point conversion on the third, that resulted in incompletions.
On Green, Pleasant said, “I thought A.J. really came out hot. I think the thing that we understand really early is they were taking those three-by-one isolations into the boundary. And after a couple of plays back-to-back he kind of stood up and realized what it was going to be. … I was very proud on how he responded.”
Pressure up front
Third-year defensive tackle Desjuan Johnson had a strong day. He had two pressures that resulted in Brennan Jackson sacks, then added a run stuff in the second half.
O-line watch
Justin Dedich started the game at right guard and Beaux Limmer at center as the Rams continued to sort through their options for backup interior offensive linemen. The pair swapped spots to open the second half before Limmer left the game. Willie Lampkin also got reps at center and left guard before leaving the game with an undisclosed injury.
No Stafford update
Asked to confirm that quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) completed his scheduled workout on Saturday, a Rams spokesperson declined to comment, adding that head coach Sean McVay would address the situation in his Monday press conference.
Stafford, 37, has missed all of training camp and the preseason with an aggravated disc in his back. He was scheduled to return to practice Monday before experiencing increased soreness in his back that morning, which delayed that milestone.
Stafford was not present on the sidelines for any of the Rams’ practices this week, and was not visible on the sidelines during the game against the Chargers. Stafford was on the sidelines for last week’s win over the Cowboys.
znModeratorRams acting head coach for this game Aubrey Pleasant said he would defer all questions regarding Matthew Stafford to be answered by Sean McVay on Monday. Stafford was supposed to workout again on Saturday, but Rams have not confirmed if workout took place. pic.twitter.com/onov3FIauj
— Eric Williams (@eric_d_williams) August 17, 2025
znModeratorLos Angeles Chargers vs. Los Angeles Rams Game Highlights | 2025 Preseason Week 2
znModeratorGRAB THAT PRESLEY ‼️
📺@ABC7 | 📲 https://t.co/4beUdm4vkg pic.twitter.com/Ekm7T3rYPp
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) August 17, 2025
znModeratorRams Bros.@RamsBrothers
Final stat line for Stetson Bennett tonight:• 28/40 with 324 passing yards
• 70% completion percentage
• 3 TDs (including a game-winner), 1 INT
• 108.8 passer ratingRamblin’ Fan@RamblinFan
Fun Fact: QB Stetson Bennett IV is now 4-0 in his last 4 preseason games.3 of those games were won by a game-winning TD pass thrown as time was running out.
Some impressive performances in Week 2 of the preseason 👀 pic.twitter.com/2MiUuL7mMn
— NFL+ (@NFLPlus) August 17, 2025
znModeratorFive takeaways from Rams’ 23-22 Preseason Week 2 win over Chargers: Stetson Bennett delivers game-winning TD pass to Tru Edwards, Brennan Jackson’s two sacks, Jarquez Hunter sees extended action and more
Stu Jackson
INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Quarterback Stetson Bennett IV threw the game-winning touchdown pass to wide receiver Tru Edwards with five seconds left and outside linebacker Brennan Jackson chipped in two first-half sacks to lead the Rams to a thrilling 23-22 win over the Chargers Saturday night at SoFi Stadium.
Here are five takeaways from the contest, presented by Paramount+.
1) Bennett delivers in the clutch, continues to look comfortable and confident. He completed 28 of 40 pass attempts for 324 yards and three touchdowns against one interception Saturday night against the Chargers. His best throw of the day was on his second touchdown pass, a 38-yard laser to wide receiver Mario Williams at the end of the third quarter. Bennett also rebounded from an interception thrown to Chargers defensive tackle TeRah Edwards to lead the Rams on the game-winning drive at the end of the fourth quarter.
Through the Rams’ first two preseason games, Bennett has completed 44 of 64 passes for 512 yards and five touchdowns against two interceptions.
2) Outside linebacker Brennan Jackson shines with two sacks in the first half. One of which was against quarterback Justin Herbert and the Chargers’ first-team offense (more on that below). He also added two total tackles (two for loss) in Saturday’s game.
3) Reserves get some run versus Chargers’ first-team offense and defense. The Chargers were planning to plan the majority of their starters in this game, and did so for one series. For the Rams defense, it held the Justin Herbert-led offense to a field goal on the opening drive. For the Rams offense, it manufactured a nine-play, 60-yard scoring drive completed by a 2-yard touchdown pass from Bennett to wide receiver Konata Mumpfield for an early 7-3 lead.
4) Shaun Dolac wears green dot. We’ll see if this trend continues into next week, but for the second-straight preseason game, the Rams had a rookie inside linebacker manning the role of on-field defensive signal caller as the primary communicator between the play caller – for this game, defensive coordinator Chris Shula – and the rest of the defense. Dolac led the defense for the first half before being subbed out for the second half.
5) Rams continue to evaluate the running backs behind Kyren Williams; Hunter sees majority of carries. Head coach Sean McVay mentioned wanting to evaluate the running backs behind Kyren Williams in a live game setting – which was why they gave Blake Corum and Jarquez Hunter about 10 touches each last week against the Cowboys – so it wasn’t a surprise to see Corum and Hunter out there again versus the Chargers. Corum finished with four carries for 22 yards; Hunter a team-high 15 carries for 55 yards. Hunter consistently gained yards after contact and was difficult for Charger defenders to bring down. Cody Schrader had 13 carries for 48 yards with some tough running of his own, too.
znModeratorJourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
Stet!!!!Stu Jackson@StuJRams
Touchdown Rams. Stetson Bennett IV to Tru Edwards with five seconds left.Brock Vierra@BrockVierra
HE DID IT. THE WONDERKID DID IT AGAIN.Stetson Bennett throws up a desperate pass to Brennan Presley, who hauls it in on fourth and ten from midfield.
On the next play Tru Edwards catches the game winner.
Mike Golic Jr@mikegolicjr
the end of this Rams/Chargers game is ELECTRICRams Bros.@RamsBrothers
That was fun! Overall just impressed by the QB play and execution of fundamentals, on both sides. Wasn’t an overly sloppy game by any means.Good momentum going into the final week of preseason. Getting closer to the real thing by the day.
#Rams QB Stetson Bennett to Tru Edwards for the win!!!pic.twitter.com/YDqVp8Ufig
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 17, 2025
znModeratorAll bruh team preseason week 2 @PatMcAfeeShow pic.twitter.com/C0dblnY6UN
— HoldenCantor (@HoldenCantor) August 17, 2025
znModeratorBrock Vierra@BrockVierra
Stetson Bennett avoided a near interception but would throw a pick on the following play, getting blasted on the returnznModeratorBrock Vierra@BrockVierra
Brennan Presley and Mario Williams had the Rams moving downfield but another red zone stall led to fourth down. The Rams were set to go for it but a KT Leveston false start forced a field goal.Rams lead 10-9
znModeratorBrock Vierra@BrockVierra
Rams continue to hold the line in the red zone, trail the Chargers 9-7 at halftime.Stu Jackson@StuJRams
Chargers forced to settle for field goal after another big hit by Rams S Tanner Ingle broke up a would-be TD pass.Los Angeles Rams PR@TheLARamsPR
QB @StetsonIII has completed 4-of-5 passes for 33 yards and a touchdown in today’s game. In the first quarter of the last two preseason games, he ranks second amongst all passers in passer rating (114.8) and passing yards (147 yards). He also ranks first in passing first downs (9).Stu Jackson@StuJRams
Rams ILB Pooh Paul Jr. was down on the field after that last play. Just got up and is walking off the field under his own power with trainers.Ramblin’ Fan@RamblinFan
Rams OLB Brennan Jackson for his 2nd QB sack. He smells a roster spot in this game.Brock Vierra@BrockVierra
Stetson Bennett came out firing after the defensive stop to put the Rams into Chargers territory. Jarquez Hunter ran them to the three yard line but on third and goal, Hunter was stopped short of the end zone.The Rams went for it but coverage was tight. Turnover on downs.
Cameron DaSilva@camdasilva
Charles Woods with the PBU on third-and-long. Bad throw but a great play by the Rams DB.Los Angeles Rams PR@TheLARamsPR
ILB @ShaunDolac is second in the NFL in first half tackles during the preseason (11).He’s one of seven players across the NFL to have double-digit tackles in the first half.
Los Angeles Rams PR@TheLARamsPR
At the end of the first half of our second preseason game, OLB @BrennanJ88 is one of five players across the NFL to record two sacks in a single game (2025).The last Rams player with 2.0 sacks in a preseason game was in 2019.
Blaine Grisak@bgrisakTST
Really impressed with Stetson Bennett again for the most part. Can see the development.Blake Corum looked good.
Defense really standing out though.
Brennan Jackson, Charles Woods, Tanner Ingle, Desjuan Johsnon all playing well.
znModeratorThis is pretty damn accurate. pic.twitter.com/5fj9kY1kcb
— Rams Bros. (@RamsBrothers) August 16, 2025
znModeratorThe Falcons were 32nd in play action w/ Kirk Cousins. When Michael Penix took over, they…were still 32nd.
.@LedyardNFLDraft & I discussed whether Zac Robinson should put him under center + how it could unlock Bijan.
📺: https://t.co/6eKiOv6UcP?… pic.twitter.com/FwNJx76Gzy
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) August 15, 2025
znModeratorJim Youngblood 53@53_jim70721
Center is a mild concern of mine.here he gets his guy … but loses him, kind of got shed quickly … see what you think
he holds that block, maybe a big gainer pic.twitter.com/zMAuee0yHU
— Jim Youngblood 53 (@53_jim70721) August 16, 2025
he didn't officially give up the sack here, but he lost at the LOS pretty fast … the LG had to help … and the QB flushed.
To me he got beat pretty good on the swim. pic.twitter.com/ezNgLTVTZZ
— Jim Youngblood 53 (@53_jim70721) August 16, 2025
Jim Youngblood 53@53_jim70721
I mean Shelton had to show enough that Bears wanted him as a FA … so it’s not like he sucks. It’s just that he’s (to me) average or below average NFL starter. I didn’t like him in LA that much. He never really beat out Brian Allen … and never scored as high on PFF. Is that completely dispositive? No.It’s just that I think CS is a decent athlete, but a mediocre NFL center. Would prefer someone better. IMO, at this point in their careers … you are what you are. Either you’re good or average or bad and to me, Shelton will never be above average and sometimes looks pretty bad. It’s just that when I’d look at negative plays they look *really* negative.
I am gomng to trust McVay, but I am also hoping Limmer corrects whatever cost him and gets back into lineup. So my *hope* is that Limmer can be pretty good.
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