The Rams don’t put much stock in the preseason but they do use it to give their backups an opportunity to compete and showcase their talent before final roster cuts. That’s mostly what this game will be about for them, whereas the Chargers are using it more for regular-season prep by playing some of their starters.

The Los Angeles Rams face several challenges this season, as they try to make a deep postseason run. Los Angeles is in the process of improving, which will take

After Matthew Stafford's private workout, Stetson Bennett and Xavier Smith will be among the Rams eager to play well against the Chargers.