Stetson Bennett serves as backup quarterback for Rams against 49ers
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 2:38 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams designated Stetson Bennett as the backup quarterback to Matthew Stafford for Thursday’s season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. The game, held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia, marks the first regular-season NFL matchup in the country. Rookie Ty Simpson will serve as the emergency third-string quarterback for the contest. This decision clarifies the quarterback depth chart following weeks of evaluation during the preseason. While Matthew Stafford enters his 18th NFL season as the established starter, the Rams invested heavily in Ty Simpson, selecting him with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Should Matthew Stafford and Stetson Bennett both be unavailable during the game, league emergency rules permit Ty Simpson to enter the lineup.
- •Stetson Bennett is the primary backup for Matthew Stafford in the game against the 49ers.
- •Rookie Ty Simpson serves as the emergency third quarterback for the match in Australia.
- •The Rams face the 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.
- •Ty Simpson is a first-round selection from the 2026 NFL Draft.
- 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — LA Rams Make Abrupt Decision on Traded-For WR, Reveal Stetson Bennett as QB2
- 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — Rams news: Stetson Bennett wins job as Matthew Stafford's backup over Ty Simpson
"The Los Angeles Rams made two revealing offensive decisions before their Week 1 opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.Veteran wide receiver Tutu Atwell was among five Rams declared inactive despite carrying no injury designation into the game. Rookie quarterback Ty Simpson, meanwhile, was listed as the emergency third quarterback, making Stetson Bennett the […] The post LA Rams Make Abrupt Decision on Traded-For WR, Reveal Stetson Bennett as QB2 appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Los Angeles Rams are going with Stetson Bennett as Matthew Stafford’s backup quarterback over rookie Ty Simpson for Thursday’s season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia. As a result, the decision settles the Rams’ game-day quarterback order after weeks of uncertainty surrounding the No. 2 role. The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov took […] The post Rams news: Stetson Bennett wins job as Matthew Stafford's backup over Ty Simpson appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 2:38 AMLA Rams Make Abrupt Decision on Traded-For WR, Reveal Stetson Bennett as QB2
The Los Angeles Rams made two revealing offensive decisions before their Week 1 opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.Veteran wide receiver Tutu Atwell was among five Rams declared inactive despite carrying no injury designation into the game. Rookie quarterback Ty Simpson, meanwhile, was listed as the emergency third quarterback, making Stetson Bennett the […] The post LA Rams Make Abrupt Decision on Traded-For WR, Reveal Stetson Bennett as QB2 appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:16 AMRams news: Stetson Bennett wins job as Matthew Stafford's backup over Ty Simpson
The Los Angeles Rams are going with Stetson Bennett as Matthew Stafford’s backup quarterback over rookie Ty Simpson for Thursday’s season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia. As a result, the decision settles the Rams’ game-day quarterback order after weeks of uncertainty surrounding the No. 2 role. The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov took […] The post Rams news: Stetson Bennett wins job as Matthew Stafford's backup over Ty Simpson appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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