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Rams shut out Saints: Score, highlights as Stetson Bennett, Rams defense shine
NFL preseason action continued as the Los Angeles Rams beat the New Orleans Saints 34-0 at SoFi Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22.
After rookie Ty Simpson impressed in his preseason debut last week in Kansas City, it was Stetson Bennett who re-asserted himself in the QB2 battle this week, throwing for 181 yards with no turnovers and rushing for two touchdowns in the first half. Simpson mostly just managed the clock in the second half, finishing 8-for-12 for 73 passing yards.
The Rams defense flew all over the field, forcing three takeaways — two of which came in the redzone and one of those a pick-six from Alex Cook — to keep their foothold on the Saints offense. Through two preseason games, LA has yet to allow a single touchdown.
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Saints vs. Rams highlights
Final: Rams 34, Saints 0
The Saints’ last hope at avoiding a shutout went wide right on Tanner Brown’s 39-yard field goal attempt. All Ty Simpson had to do was take a knee to close out the win, locking in the Rams defense’s second straight clean sheet of the preseason.
3:41 4th quarter: Rams 34, Saints 0
LA killed five minutes off the clock on a meticulous 11-play, 66-yard drive capped off by a 12-yard rushing touchdown from Jarquez Hunter. On 2nd and 10, Ty Simpson handed the ball off to Hunter, who cut left into the A gap and sidestepped his way into the second level and through the goal line.
Hunter has 68 rushing yards on 12 carries.
End of third quarter: Rams 27, Saints 0
LA didn’t have the ball much in the third, but a pair of timely redzone takeaways from the defense — one of them a pick-six at their own goal line — has strengthened their foothold on this game.
1:47 3rd quarter: Rams defense forces third Saints turnover of the game
Yet another Saints drive has been halted in the redzone. Wesley Bailey punched the ball out of running back Ty Chandler’s arms at the two-yard line and defensive lineman Payton Zdroik was right there for the recovery to keep the shutout going.
9:07 3rd quarter: Rams 27, Saints 0
Just when it looked like New Orleans was marching down the field in Spencer Rattler’s first drive of the game, the Rams take all the momentum back thanks to Alex Cook’s interception at the goal line that he ran back all the way down the field for a pick-six.
Halftime: Rams 20, Saints 0
LA got the ball one more time with a minute and a half left before the half and capitalized once more with a 10-play, 77-yard drive capped off by Mevis’ second field goal of the game. Stetson Bennett looked comfortable leading the offense and finishes the half 19-for-31 for 181 yards, no interceptions and two rushing touchdowns on two rushes for nine yards. Rookie Ty Simpson is expected to start the second half.
CJ Daniels was Bennett’s go-to target; he has eight receptions for 68 yards and is averaging 8.5 yards per catch. Jordan Waters and Jarquez Hunter have also been effective running the ball for a combined 77 yards on 13 total carries.
Defensively, Elias Neal has led the way with five solo tackles. Wesley Bailey has four tackles with a sack and two QB hits, and AZ Hamilton has the only takeaway of the game so far with a first quarter interception.
2:53 2nd quarter: Rams 17, Saints 0
Stetson Bennett picks up his second rushing touchdown of the game, this time on an eight-yard scramble in which he raced past the Saints defense to give the Rams a three-possession lead on what might’ve been his final series of the day.
10:22 2nd quarter: Rams 10, Saints 0
LA takes advantage of the turnover and marches right down the field for six points. On first and goal at the one-yard line, Stetson Bennett rolled to his right on a bootleg before eventually deciding to tuck in and run, extending the ball towards the pylon just before he was pushed out of bounds. Bennett was originally ruled short, but the call was overturned after a Rams challenge.
A.Z. Hamilton picks off Zach Wilson
The Rams offense is in business at midfield thanks to the first turnover of the game. Rookie cornerback A.Z. Hamilton slipped into press coverage and was in perfect position to jump right in front of Saints receiver Bub Means for the interception.
3:55 first quarter: Rams 3, Saints 0
An eight-yard run by Jordan Waters on the 10th play of the drive sets the Rams up for first and goal at the nine-yard line. A false start on Bill Murray backed them up five yards, however, and McVay settled for three points on a 26-yard field goal from Harrison Mevis to get on the board first.
Rams pick up fourth down conversion in first quarter
Stetson Bennett and Tyler Scott just barely missed on a deep ball that would’ve set the Rams up within five yards of the endzone, but it slipped just through Scott’s fingers. Bennett went back to him two plays later on 4th and 1, and this time Scott was able to hold on for a 16-yard gain as he dove onto the turf to keep LA’s drive alive and move the ball to the New Orleans 32-yard line.
NFL preseason Week 2 odds
Tom Viera
Odds from BetMGM as of Tuesday.
- Commanders (+185) at Lions (-225)
- DET (-4.5), O/U 37.5
- Ravens (+150) at Vikings (-185)
- MIN (-3.5), O/U 37
- Bills (+130) at Browns (-155)
- CLE (-3), O/U 36.5
- Falcons (+170) at Colts (-200)
- IND (-3.5), O/U 36.5
- Giants (-145) at Dolphins (+120)
- NYG (-2.5), O/U 37.5
- Saints (-150) at Rams (+125)
- NO (-3), O/U 37.5
- Bears (-125) at Bengals (+105)
- CHI (-1.5), O/U 36.5
- Eagles (-130) at Patriots (+110)
- PHI (-2.5), O/U 36.5
- Chiefs (200) at Buccaneers (-250)
- TB (-5.5), O/U 37.5
- Cowboys (+105) at Cardinals (-125)
- AZ (-1.5), O/U 78.5
Rams vs Saints odds
Gabe Zaldivar
Odds via BetMGM:
- Spread: Saints (-1.5)
- Moneyline: Saints (-125); Rams (+105)
- Over/under: 37
NFL preseason Week 2 schedule
- Texans vs Raiders at Reliant Stadium on ESPN
- Chargers vs 49ers at SoFi Stadium on NFL Network
- Steelers vs Jets at Acrisure Stadium on NFL Network
- Jaguars vs Panthers at EverBank Stadium on NFL+
- Broncos vs Packers at Empower Field at Mile High on NFL Network
- Lions vs Commanders at Ford Field on NFL+
- Browns vs Bills at Huntington Bank Field on NFL Network
- Vikings vs Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium on NFL+
- Colts vs Falcons at Lucas Oil Stadium on NFL+
- Dolphins vs Giants at Hard Rock Stadium on NFL Network
- Rams vs Saints at SoFi Stadium on NFL+
- Patriots vs Eagles at Gillette Stadium on NFL Network
- Bengals vs Bears at Paycor Stadium on NFL+
- Buccaneers vs Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium on NFL+
- Cardinals vs Cowboys at State Farm Stadium on NFL Network
- Titans vs Seahawks at Nissan Stadium on Fox
NFL games today
Jacob Camenker
A total of 10 NFL preseason games will be played on Saturday, Aug. 22. They are as follows:
- Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders, noon ET
- Cleveland Browns vs. Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m. ET
- Indianapolis Colts vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m. ET
- Minnesota Vikings vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m. ET
- Los Angeles Rams vs. New Orleans Saints, 4 p.m. ET
- Miami Dolphins vs. New York Giants, 4 p.m. ET
- Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears, 7 p.m. ET
- New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 7 p.m. ET
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 8:30 p.m. ET
- Arizona Cardinals vs. Dallas Cowboys, 10 p.m. ET
Rams vs Saints TV channel
The Saints take on the Rams in Los Angeles. Fans in those markets will be able to enjoy the game on the following TV stations.
TV: CBS LA (KCBS); WVUE (FOX 8 in New Orleans)
What time is Rams vs Saints today?
Kickoff between New Orleans and Los Angeles is scheduled for 4 p.m. (ET) on Saturday, Aug. 22.
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