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