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Stetson Bennett makes NFL debut in Rams season opener in Australia

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Stetson Bennett makes NFL debut in Rams season opener in Australia

Summary

Stetson Bennett made his NFL regular-season debut for the Los Angeles Rams during a 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday. The game took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia before a crowd of 100,021. Bennett entered the game in the fourth quarter, recording two completions on three attempts for 13 yards and one nine-yard rush. Matthew Stafford started the contest, finishing 15 of 25 for 155 yards with one interception, while Ty Simpson was inactive. The Rams arrived in Melbourne 28 hours before kickoff, significantly later than their opponents. The Rams coach Sean McVay previously characterized his backup quarterback rotation as a dual-option depth chart behind Stafford.

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By the Numbers

•Stetson Bennett played the final minutes of the 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
•The game was held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in front of 100,021 spectators.
•Bennett finished his debut performance with 13 passing yards and nine rushing yards.
•Ty Simpson was inactive for the game as the third quarterback on the roster.
•Matthew Stafford went 15 of 25 for 155 yards and an interception.

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Former Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett made his NFL regular-season debut during the Rams' loss in Australia. He's battled for the No. 2 job.
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