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ArticleStetson Bennett takes control of Rams backup QB battle: ‘Gamer’
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backing up reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford for the 2026 season. That doesn't mean Bennett was perfect against the Saints. He wasn't. There were missed throws, a few balls he'll want back and stretches in which the Rams leaned on conservative play calls. But preseason football isn't about assembling a stat line that will make fantasy football owners drool. It's about showing the coaching staff you can run the offense without setting the building on fire.
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Stafford, 38 with back issues, anchors Rams QB room with Super Bowl aspirations.

Stafford remains the Rams' starting quarterback for the 2026 season as the reigning NFL MVP. The source notes he is 38 years old with a bad back, creating a situation where the backup QB competition between Bennett and Simpson carries added importance for a team with Super Bowl aspirations. Simpson acknowledged learning from both Bennett and Stafford on how to dissect defenses.

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