Rams name Stetson Bennett backup QB for opener vs. 49ers; Ty Simpson emergency QB3
Los Angeles will go with Stetson Bennett behind Matthew Stafford for tonight's season opener in Melbourne, with rookie Ty Simpson as the emergency third quarterback
Stetson Bennett is the Rams' backup QB for tonight's opener against the 49ers.
Ari Meirov · @MySportsUpdate on X · 2026-09-10
The #Rams are naming Stetson Bennett as the backup QB to Matthew Stafford for tonight's game vs. the 49ers. Rookie Ty Simpson will be the emergency QB3.View on X →
Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate): The #Rams are naming Stetson Bennett as the backup QB to Matthew Stafford for tonight's game vs. the 49ers. Rookie Ty Simpson will be the emergency QB3.
Los Angeles is going with Bennett behind Matthew Stafford, with rookie Ty Simpson serving as the emergency third quarterback. Bennett would be the first man up if Stafford is unable to finish the game.
The Rams open their season Thursday night in Melbourne in the NFL's first game in Australia.