Rams Coach McVay said plenty about QB Stetson Bennett, and you may not like it

(5) - That penalty of Cowboys DB Josh Butler

Sometimes, it takes a little luck to win a game. And in the case of the LA Rams come-from-behind victory over the Dallas Cowboys, it's tough to deny that a bit of luck was involved on the final offensive drive by the Rams. The Rams were in a desperate situation. It was fourth-down and nine yards to go from the Rams own 31-yard line. The Rams were pushed back five yards by a false start from center Mike McAlister. Bennett then completed a six-yard pass to running back Boston Scott for six yards.

On the next play, Bennett was sacked for a loss of nine yards. But on the third down play with 18 yards to go, Bennett found tight end Miller Forristall for nine yards. On the next play, Bennett attempted to find WR Drake Stoops, but the pass was intercepted by Cowboys DB Emany Johnson. Or so everyone thought. A flag on the play was explained to be defensive holding on Cowboys defensive back Josh Butler. While only a five-yard penalty, it also came with an automatic first down.

The Rams offense stayed on the football field, and the rest is history.

(6) - Kicker Joshua Karty for sealing the victory

Kickers are paid to kick field goals and extra points. But after the automatic field goals and extra points are no longer automatic, there is a renewed sense of appreciation for thos sometimes taken-for-granted moments in a game. Well, even as the Rams fans may not be willing to take any matter regarding the placekicker for granted just yet, I can see a day for rookie kicker Joshua Karty when the fans do exactly that.

While the touchdown from QB Stetson Bennett to TE Miller Forristall was the play that set up the LA Rams for victory, it was the extra point kicked from rookie kicker Joshua Karty that put the team ahead and actually won the game. Even more thought-provoking, Joshua Karty's two successful field goals and one successful extra point made him the Rams highest scorer in Game 1.

While I love what Joshua Karty did in his first preseason game, I am not expecting him to have perfect games throughout his rookie season. He may struggle at times. But he will prove to be a solid kicker.