Former Georgia Bulldogs national championship winning quarterback Stetson Bennett returned to NFL preseason action on Saturday. In Week 2 of the preseason, Bennett completed 17 of 31 passes for 213 yards, one touchdown, one interception and one fumble.
Bennett cleaned up some of his turnover issues from a week ago. He came through in the fourth quarterback once again with a 47-yard deep touchdown pass to wide receiver JJ Laap.
Cameron DaSilva of Rams Wire called Stetson Bennett’s performance a “dud” despite his improvement from Week 1 of the preseason when he threw four interceptions.
“Stetson Bennett is a roller coaster ride each time he steps on the field,” said DaSilva. “There’s always some good, but there are also a lot of lows with his play. Against the Chargers, he threw a bad interception in the end zone on fourth down, underthrowing his receiver by a lot. He then came back with a 47-yard touchdown pass two drives later, and then followed it up with some poor ball security on a scramble where he lost a fumble.”
Bennett’s lone interception is not what we would consider a bad interception. It was fourth and goal and he had to try to force a tight throw into the end zone.
Here’s a look at Bennett’s deep touchdown pass!
STETSON BENNETT GOING DEEP 🚀
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— NFL (@NFL) August 18, 2024
Bennett’s interception:
deane called dibs
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Bennett’s potentially costly fumble:
shane was allll over that
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— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) August 18, 2024
Bennett is a better back up than whatever the Chargers have!
Rams vs. Chargers preseason observations:
– Stetson Bennett is turning into a serviceable backup QB. The Chargers don’t have a quality backup QB.
– Defense solid on both sides
– Chargers rookie RT Joe Alt is as advertised.
– Rams rookie WR Jordan Whittington tallied 5 catches.— Tyler Dragon (@TheTylerDragon) August 18, 2024
Bennett is 2-0 this preseason!
All Stetson Bennett does is win football games.
— Kenny5Alive (@kenny5alive) August 18, 2024
Stetson Bennett has had his momments this preseason! Respect to bro. Went thru alot to get back to this point. Young players showing promise ❗️ love to see it. 2-0 preseason means nothing but im encouraged #RamsHouse
— Mr. Bank Yessirr (@SB_Cash614) August 18, 2024
